DE HCR16

Direct the Delaware Department of Education to issue a report examining advantages and disadvantages of virtual learning for K-12 students in the post-COVID environment by May 15, 2024.

Report must analyze how virtual school during the pandemic affected students' academic progress, social and emotional development, service accessibility, and welfare.

Require the report to identify all districts and charter schools currently offering virtual learning options and assess the quality, accessibility, licensure requirements, and teacher certification requirements for each option.

Report shall recommend any regulatory or legislative changes needed to ensure all state virtual learning options conform to Delaware laws and educational standards.

Report must define terms relating to virtual learning environments including virtual school, virtual schooling, virtual learning, and virtual programming.