Bill > S2503

This bill aims to enhance support and resources for military-connected families across several key areas. It establishes concurrent jurisdiction for state courts to handle certain federal law violations committed by children on military installations when federal authorities waive exclusive jurisdiction. The bill introduces new provisions for transferring jurisdictional control of military properties between federal and state governments, with specific filing and notification requirements. It mandates that police officers check the FBI's National Crime Information Center database for military protective orders when arresting service members and notify the appropriate law enforcement agency if a potential violation is suspected. In the education sector, the bill requires school districts to support military-connected students by ensuring smooth transfer of special education records, reevaluating students' needs within 30 days of arrival, reimbursing parents' witness fees in due process hearings, and shifting the burden of proof in special education disputes to the school district. Additionally, the bill provides military-connected students with more flexible school enrollment options, allowing them to attend their preferred school district regardless of capacity and ensuring educational continuity during parental military transfers. The legislation also updates legal definitions and procedures related to military protective orders, making them admissible as evidence in relevant court proceedings and formally defining their scope and application.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2503