Maryland Code, Education § 7-14A-04

(i) Proper assignments for all behavioral and mental health staff;

(ii) Methods for all students to access behavioral and mental health supports, including through telehealth if necessary;

(iii) Procedures for referral of students who are struggling to access proper behavioral and mental health supports; and

(iv) Increased attention and care for students struggling with the emotional, behavioral, or psychological stressors of virtual education.

(b)(1)(i) While a school is operating under a virtual education plan, the principal shall require a staff member to conduct regular wellness check-ins with students at least once per week.

(ii) The principal may assign a community school coordinator, staff member, or team of staff to conduct the wellness check-ins required under this subsection.

(2)(i) If a regular wellness check-in reveals that a student is struggling with the educational, emotional, behavioral, or psychological stressors of virtual education, the principal shall require a staff member, in accordance with subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, to:

(ii) The principal shall arrange for a school psychologist, pupil personnel worker, school social worker, school counselor, or behavioral health specialist to perform the tasks required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.