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HB 123

School Systems - Reportable Offenses - Alterations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Griffith

Maryland HB 123 modifies school district requirements for reporting specified offenses to authorities, affecting student records and law enforcement involvement in schools.

Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
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Bill Summary · HB 123

Legislative bill overview

HB 123 modifies Maryland's requirements for school systems to report certain offenses, specifically by altering which crimes or infractions must be documented and reported to authorities. The bill has been referred to both the Ways and Means and Judiciary committees, suggesting it may involve both fiscal implications and substantive changes to criminal reporting protocols in schools.

Why is this important

School reporting requirements directly affect student records, law enforcement involvement in schools, and how districts manage discipline. Changes to reportable offense categories can influence school-to-prison pipeline concerns, student outcomes, and the balance between school safety and educational opportunity, particularly for vulnerable student populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of alterations: Unclear whether the bill expands or contracts which offenses must be reported; expansion could increase police involvement in schools while contraction might raise safety concerns
  • Fiscal impact: Committee referral to Ways and Means suggests potential costs to implement new reporting systems or staffing, or savings from reduced reporting
  • Disproportionate impact: Changes to reporting requirements may affect minority students or those with disabilities differently, raising equity concerns that lack clarity without bill text details

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

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