§7–14A–01.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Learning loss” means a general or specific loss of knowledge or skills due to an extended gap or discontinuity in a student’s regular education program.

    (c)    “Prolonged state of emergency” means a state of emergency declared by the Governor under Title 14 of the Public Safety Article that prevents regular, in–person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days.

    (d)    “Student eligible for aid” means a child who:

        (1)    Meets the certification of income eligibility under any of the following:

            (i)    Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

            (ii)    Temporary Assistance for Needy Families;

            (iii)    Head Start;

            (iv)    Even Start;

            (v)    Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s Health Program, up to 189% of the federal poverty level; or

            (vi)    Free or reduced price meals for schools not participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture community eligibility provision;

        (2)    Is in foster care;

        (3)    Is a migrant student;

        (4)    Is a homeless student; or

        (5)    Qualifies under an alternative form developed by the Department for the compensatory education formula under § 5–222 of this article.

    (e)    “Virtual education” means academic instruction:

        (1)    In which one or more technologies are used to deliver a significant portion of the teaching to students entirely or primarily online; and

        (2)    In which students and instructors participate remotely from separate locations.