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HB 1000

Public Schools - School Mapping Data - Radius of School Grounds

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Addison and 9 co-sponsors

Requires Maryland schools to officially map and define physical boundaries of school grounds for consistent safety, discipline, and legal enforcement purposes.

Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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Bill Summary · HB 1000

Legislative bill overview

HB 1000 requires Maryland public schools to map and define the physical boundaries of school grounds, establishing a standardized radius or perimeter for each school property. The bill appears designed to create clarity around what constitutes "school grounds" for legal, safety, and administrative purposes.

Why is this important

School grounds definitions affect discipline policies, law enforcement jurisdiction, drug-free zone regulations, and student safety protocols. Clear mapping ensures consistent application of school policies and laws across districts, reducing ambiguity in enforcement and legal disputes.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Surveying and mapping all school properties statewide requires funding for professional services and GIS technology
  • Definitional disputes: Disagreement over whether boundaries should include parking lots, bus zones, athletic fields off-campus, or adjacent properties may create inconsistencies
  • Enforcement complications: Unclear how boundaries integrate with existing local zoning laws, municipal property lines, and shared facility agreements with community organizations

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

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