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MD SB887
MD SB887Primary and Secondary Education - Title IX - Policies and Procedures (Hear Our Voices Act of 2022)
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Introduced
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
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 State Board of Education to develop policies and procedures by March 31, 2023 for reporting, administering, investigating, and resolving complaints related to incidents of sexual misconduct and violations of Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs. The policies must include a requirement for public schools to notify parents of students who file sexual misconduct complaints, collect and report data on these complaints, and inform students, faculty, and staff about the Title IX coordinator and how to file a complaint. The bill also authorizes individuals to bring a civil action against a local school system that fails to comply with the required policies and procedures, and to recover damages, reasonable costs, and attorneys' fees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 3/02 at 1:03 p.m. (on 03/02/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0887?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0887f.pdf |
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