School Systems - Reportable Offenses - Alterations

HB 951 expands Maryland’s definition of "school system" to include higher education institutions where students participate in dual enrollment programs. It adds specific offenses - such as crimes of violence, certain drug violations, and sexual offenses - to the list of "reportable offenses" that law enforcement must notify school personnel about. The bill requires law enforcement to inform the State’s Attorney when a student is a suspect in these offenses, and authorizes the State’s Attorney to notify school superintendents if a student is suspected or arrested for such offenses. These changes apply to both traditional K-12 schools and dual enrollment programs, aiming to improve communication between law enforcement and schools regarding student safety.