2024 Regular SessionMaryland Legislature

HB1400: Public Schools - Student Use of Force - Authorization

Legislative Summary

Authorizing a student to take reasonable action necessary to prevent violence on school premises or on a school-sponsored trip; authorizing a student to use reasonable force necessary to protect themselves or escape an attack under certain circumstances; requiring the principal or school administration to investigate each student use of force incident; and prohibiting a school from disciplining a student under certain circumstances.

Bill History

2/9/2024
First Reading Ways and Means
House of Delegates
2/9/2024
Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
House of Delegates
2/13/2024
Hearing canceled
House of Delegates
2/13/2024
Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
House of Delegates

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/9/2024)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Ways and Means(House of Delegates)
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/9/202483.5 KB