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HB 1313

Education - Student Behavior - Parent and Guardian Notice and Required Counseling (Parent and Guardian Accountability Act)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Long

Maryland bill requiring schools to notify parents of student misconduct and mandate parental counseling participation as condition of enrollment to increase family accountability.

Hearing 3/05 at 1:15 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1313

Legislative bill overview

HB 1313 would require Maryland schools to notify parents or guardians of student disciplinary incidents and mandate that parents participate in counseling sessions as a condition of the student remaining enrolled. The bill frames parental involvement in behavioral correction as a shared responsibility between schools and families, establishing accountability mechanisms for guardians in cases of student misconduct.

Why is this important

Student behavior management directly affects school safety, classroom learning, and educational outcomes. This bill attempts to address behavioral issues by increasing parental engagement, reflecting a policy shift toward holding families accountable alongside schools. The requirement for mandatory counseling participation could significantly impact how schools handle discipline and parent-school relationships.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity concerns: Families with limited resources, transportation, or work flexibility may face barriers to counseling attendance, potentially disadvantaging certain student populations or creating unequal enforcement
  • Parental circumstances: The bill doesn't appear to account for cases where parents are unavailable, unreachable, or themselves unable to participate due to disability, language barriers, or other challenges
  • Definition of "required counseling": Unclear whether schools must provide counseling or parents must source it externally, who pays, and what happens if counseling is unavailable in the area
  • Scope of triggering incidents: The bill's language regarding which behaviors warrant notice and mandatory counseling isn't detailed in available information, raising consistency questions

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

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