Maryland HB1060 mandates tracking and reporting of emergency evaluations in schools and establishes a workgroup to study their use.

Maryland HB1060 requires schools to implement a system for tracking and reporting emergency evaluations. Schools must submit reports to the Department of Education, which will verify the accuracy of these reports and recommend improvements if necessary. The Department will also convene a workgroup to study the use of these evaluations, identify gaps in data, evaluate crisis response practices, and recommend best practices. The workgroup will report its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2027.

Maryland HB1060 mandates tracking and reporting of emergency evaluations in schools and establishes a workgroup to study their use.

Maryland HB1060 requires schools to implement a system for tracking and reporting emergency evaluations. Schools must submit reports to the Department of Education, which will verify the accuracy of these reports and recommend improvements if necessary. The Department will also convene a workgroup to study the use of these evaluations, identify gaps in data, evaluate crisis response practices, and recommend best practices. The workgroup will report its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2027.