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HB 627

Education - Prohibited Behavior on School Grounds and Property - Application

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Ebersole and 10 co-sponsors

HB 627 establishes prohibited behaviors on Maryland school grounds with potential fiscal impacts requiring budget committee review before legislative consideration.

Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 627

Legislative bill overview

HB 627 would establish or modify prohibited behaviors on Maryland school grounds and property, though the bill summary provided does not specify the exact behavioral restrictions or enforcement mechanisms being proposed. The measure has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee, suggesting it may have fiscal implications for school districts or the state education budget.

Why is this important

School safety and discipline policies directly affect students, educators, and families, as they shape the learning environment and can influence school funding allocations. The fiscal referral indicates this bill could require additional resources for implementation, monitoring, or enforcement across Maryland's education system.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of prohibited behaviors: Depending on what specific actions are restricted, the bill could affect student discipline policies, free speech considerations, or parental rights in ways that different stakeholders may view differently
  • Enforcement burden and costs: Schools may face increased compliance costs for monitoring and enforcement, raising questions about resource allocation to security versus academics
  • Disparate impact concerns: Behavioral policies can affect different student populations unequally, raising equity questions about enforcement patterns across demographics

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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