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This bill establishes new requirements for students suspected of committing a crime of violence, specifically prohibiting them from in-person attendance at public schools during an active criminal investigation. Under the new law, if a child is identified by law enforcement as a suspect in a crime of violence (as defined in the Criminal Law Article), they will be barred from attending school in person until the investigation is complete and they are no longer considered a suspect. Each local school system will be required to provide alternative educational options for these students, which must be separate from other students and align with policies developed by county school boards. These alternative education options could include programs like Home and Hospital Teaching, county board-approved programs, Regional Institutes for Children and Adolescents, or nonpublic educational programs. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school systems time to develop and implement the required alternative education policies and procedures.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0068?ys=2025RS