Bill > HB1211

This bill amends Maryland's education law to enhance reporting requirements when a student is arrested for certain offenses. Specifically, if a student is arrested for a "reportable offense" (which includes serious crimes like violent offenses, drug violations, and sexual offenses that occur off school premises), the law enforcement agency must now notify multiple entities within 24 hours, including the local superintendent, school principal, school security officer, Maryland Center for School Safety, Juvenile Services Education Program, and the State Board of Education. The State's Attorney is also required to notify these same entities about the disposition of the offense. The bill maintains strict confidentiality of the information, prohibiting it from being part of the student's permanent record, but allows limited sharing between educational institutions for safety and educational programming purposes. Additionally, the bill requires annual reporting to the Governor and General Assembly with detailed statistics about reportable offenses, including demographic information and the impact on the student's educational experience. The law aims to improve school safety and ensure appropriate educational support for students involved in serious criminal incidents while protecting their privacy. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1211?ys=2025RS