Maryland HB326 mandates local school systems to participate in an anonymous reporting system for school safety concerns, with certain exceptions.

Maryland HB326 establishes an anonymous reporting system for school safety concerns, requiring local school systems to participate starting July 1, 2027. Exceptions allow non-participation if a local system already operates a substantially similar system. The Maryland Center for School Safety will develop and administer this system, ensuring anonymity for reporters and forwarding information to appropriate personnel. The bill also outlines various duties for the Center, including technical assistance, data analysis, and collaboration with higher education institutions.

Maryland HB326 mandates local school systems to participate in an anonymous reporting system for school safety concerns, with certain exceptions.

Maryland HB326 establishes an anonymous reporting system for school safety concerns, requiring local school systems to participate starting July 1, 2027. Exceptions allow non-participation if a local system already operates a substantially similar system. The Maryland Center for School Safety will develop and administer this system, ensuring anonymity for reporters and forwarding information to appropriate personnel. The bill also outlines various duties for the Center, including technical assistance, data analysis, and collaboration with higher education institutions.