School and School-Sponsored Activities - Report of Suspected Abuse or Neglect - Parental Notification

HB 1046 requires schools to notify a child's parent, guardian, or caretaker within 24 hours if a mandated reporter (like a teacher) reports suspected abuse or neglect occurring at school or a school-sponsored event. This applies unless the parent, guardian, or caretaker is the suspected abuser. The bill amends Maryland law to create this specific notification requirement for school-related abuse reports, while maintaining existing protections for reporters' identities. It does not change who must report abuse but adds a new step for schools to inform families promptly.