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Introduced
01/21/2022
01/21/2022
In Committee
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the State Board of Education, by March 31, 2023, to develop policies and procedures for reporting, administering, investigating, and resolving complaints related to incidents of sexual misconduct and violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and authorizing a person to bring a civil action against a local system that fails to comply with certain policies and procedures and to recover damages, reasonable costs, and attorney's fees.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland State Board of Education to develop by March 31, 2023, policies and procedures for reporting, investigating, and resolving complaints related to sexual misconduct and Title IX violations at public schools. The bill mandates that schools notify parents or guardians of student complaints, collect and report data on sexual misconduct complaints, and inform students, faculty, and staff about the Title IX coordinator and how to file a complaint. The bill also allows individuals to bring civil actions against local school systems that fail to comply with the policies and procedures, and recover damages, costs, and attorneys' fees.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (27)
Jazz Lewis (D)*,
Sandy Bartlett (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Jon Cardin (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Linda Foley (D),
David Fraser-Hidalgo (D),
Shaneka Henson (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Faye Howell (D),
Jay Jalisi (D),
Rachel Jones (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Ariana Kelly (D),
Cheryl Landis (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Brooke Lierman (D),
Sara Love (D),
Eric Luedtke (D),
Susan McComas (R),
Maggie McIntosh (D),
Elizabeth Proctor (D),
Lily Qi (D),
Kirill Reznik (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Geraldine Valentino-Smith (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (on 03/21/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0472?ys=2022RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 483121/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0002/hb0472_48312101.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0472t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0472f.pdf |
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