2024 Regular Session • Maryland 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