State school board president Clarence Crawford said the resolution is not legally binding, but is a warning to school systems that state regulations requiring schools to be open for all students will be in effect next school year.

Maryland board of education says school districts should offer in-person classes full time this fall

The Maryland State Board of Education wants all schools to reopen for in-person instruction five days a week this fall, according to a resolution approved Tuesday.

The board said students should be able to attend 180 days a year with a teacher in the classroom, however, it offered school systems the option to seek an exception from the requirement. State school board president Clarence Crawford said the resolution is not legally binding, but is a warning to school systems that state regulations requiring schools to be open for all students will be in effect next school year...

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