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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't see how MCPS can get a waiver. They didn't use the dates they identified as make-up days. And they are only extending the school year by 1 day, not 3. They are supposed to do both -- use all available days and extend the school year by 3 days. See COMAR included in this document: https://marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Documents/2024/0123/Virtual-Education-for-Severe-Weather-Conditions-2024-2025-School-Year.pdf

Application for Waiver.
(1) In the required written application for waiver of school days, it shall be demonstrated that:
(a) The local school system developed a calendar which included days to be used to make up days lost. Depending upon past experience, this number could range from 3 to 10 days throughout the State. The local school system calendar shall have identified those potential make-up days which could have been used as student days when calendar modification becomes necessary; that is, make-up days, student vacation days, etc.
[b](b) The local school system has modified its calendar by scheduling school on the make-up days provided in the original calendar and by extending the school year 3 days beyond the previously scheduled closing date.[/b]
(2) In considering this application, the State Board of Education may waive:
(a) The final day needed to complete the 180-day schedule if that day falls on a Monday;
(b) Additional days beyond those specified in §D(1)(b) of this regulation that would have to be added to the calendar to complete a 180-day schedule.[/quote]

I would love to see what Taylor's letter to the state superintendent said.[/quote]

I'm sure it said "no learning happens at school anyway on those days so why bother".[/quote]

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