Maryland HB311 mandates local school systems to update emergency plans and conduct safety evaluations for public schools.

Maryland HB311 requires local school systems to update emergency plans for public schools, addressing behavioral threats, emergency events, and accommodations for students with disabilities. It mandates safety evaluations to identify and resolve physical safety concerns and accessibility issues for individuals with disabilities. Reports on these evaluations are confidential and exempt from public inspection, except for members of the General Assembly. The bill also requires annual updates to emergency plans and safety evaluations, with summaries submitted to the Center for School Safety.

Maryland HB311 mandates local school systems to update emergency plans and conduct safety evaluations for public schools.

Maryland HB311 requires local school systems to update emergency plans for public schools, addressing behavioral threats, emergency events, and accommodations for students with disabilities. It mandates safety evaluations to identify and resolve physical safety concerns and accessibility issues for individuals with disabilities. Reports on these evaluations are confidential and exempt from public inspection, except for members of the General Assembly. The bill also requires annual updates to emergency plans and safety evaluations, with summaries submitted to the Center for School Safety.