Maryland HB1182 regulates the use of locative devices for students with documented wandering or elopement behavior.

Maryland HB1182 addresses the use of locative devices for students who have a history of wandering or elopement. Schools may coordinate a student's voluntary use of such devices and monitor their location if the student has a documented history of these behaviors and the parent or guardian provides informed, written consent. The bill mandates that the State Department of Education issue advisory guidance to schools on incorporating the use of locative devices into a student's individualized education program or behavior intervention plan, and on privacy and data protection considerations.

Maryland HB1182 regulates the use of locative devices for students with documented wandering or elopement behavior.

Maryland HB1182 addresses the use of locative devices for students who have a history of wandering or elopement. Schools may coordinate a student's voluntary use of such devices and monitor their location if the student has a documented history of these behaviors and the parent or guardian provides informed, written consent. The bill mandates that the State Department of Education issue advisory guidance to schools on incorporating the use of locative devices into a student's individualized education program or behavior intervention plan, and on privacy and data protection considerations.