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This bill modifies existing Maine state law to clarify and expand the circumstances under which law enforcement can share information about a juvenile with school superintendents or principals. Specifically, the bill allows law enforcement to share credible information with school officials when there is a substantial danger involving firearms or dangerous weapons, or an imminent danger to student or school personnel safety. The bill also requires that when such information is received, the superintendent must convene a "notification team" within 10 days, consisting of the school administrator, at least one of the student's teachers, a parent or guardian, and a guidance counselor. The notification team can receive certain confidential criminal justice information about the juvenile and will determine which school employees need to know the details. The bill emphasizes that the information must remain confidential, and requires that the superintendent provide confidentiality training to any school employees who may have access to such sensitive information. These changes aim to improve school safety by facilitating appropriate information sharing while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=386&snum=132