Maryland HB781 mandates public middle schools to teach students about the consequences of a felony murder conviction.

Maryland HB781 requires county boards of education to develop and incorporate instruction on the consequences of a conviction for felony murder for public middle school students. Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, each county board must use curriculum resources developed by the State Board. The State Board may adopt regulations to carry out this section. The consequences of a conviction for felony murder means the legal penalties that take away an individual's freedom, rights, and access to programs or services after conviction for murder in the first degree.

Maryland HB781 mandates public middle schools to teach students about the consequences of a felony murder conviction.

Maryland HB781 requires county boards of education to develop and incorporate instruction on the consequences of a conviction for felony murder for public middle school students. Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, each county board must use curriculum resources developed by the State Board. The State Board may adopt regulations to carry out this section. The consequences of a conviction for felony murder means the legal penalties that take away an individual's freedom, rights, and access to programs or services after conviction for murder in the first degree.