S704 - COVID-19 Recovery Act. (SL 2020-3)

Overview: Section 2.10 of S.L. 2020-3 adjusts the instructional time requirements for the 2019-2020 school year by deeming that public school units that provided remote instruction have satisfied the minimum days and hours required by State law. For the purposes of this section, remote instruction is defined as learning that takes place outside of the traditional school setting using various media and formats, which can include video conference, telephone conference, print material, online material, or learning management systems. Each public school unit is required to continue remote instruction for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Additionally, for the 2019-2020 school year, the compulsory student attendance requirements do not apply beginning March 16, 2020.

This section became effective May 4, 2020.