Legislation

Title: Public Schools - Student Use of Force - Authorization
Sponsored by: Delegates Tomlinson, Alston, Amprey, Anderton, Bouchat, Edelson, Hornberger, Miller, M. Morgan, and Rose
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Authorizing a student to take reasonable action necessary to prevent violence on school premises or on a school-sponsored trip; authorizing a student to use reasonable force necessary to protect themselves or escape an attack under certain circumstances; requiring the principal or school administration to investigate each student use of force incident; and prohibiting a school from disciplining a student under certain circumstances.

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Original:: Ways and Means Click to view Recorded Media

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Details

Cross-filed with: SB1032

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2024

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/09/2024 Legislative Date 2/09/2024 Action First Reading Ways and Means Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/09/2024 Legislative Date 2/09/2024 Action Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Schools - Student Use of Force - Authorization Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2024 Legislative Date 2/13/2024 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2024 Legislative Date 2/13/2024 Action Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/09/2024	2/09/2024	First Reading Ways and Means
House	2/09/2024	2/09/2024	Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Public Schools - Student Use of Force - Authorization
House	2/13/2024	2/13/2024	Hearing canceled
House	2/13/2024	2/13/2024	Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.

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