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MD SB935

MD SB935
Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required FOR the purpose of requiring a Baltimore City school police officer or a school resource officer to carry a firearm while present on the premises of a certain school; and generally relating to school resource officers. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Education Section 4-318(d)(3)(i) and 7-1508 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Education Section 7-1501(a) and (j) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume)

AI Summary

This bill requires a Baltimore City school police officer or a school resource officer to carry a firearm while present on the premises of a school. It also requires school resource officers to carry a firearm while on school premises. The bill provides context around the role and training of school resource officers, and requires the Governor to include $10 million in the annual budget to provide grants to local school systems and law enforcement agencies to assist in meeting the requirements of the bill.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First Reading Senate Rules (on 02/16/2023)

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