(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advisory Board” means the School Safety Subcabinet Advisory Board. (c) (1) “Behaviors of concern” means behaviors or threats that indicate a student may pose a risk of self–harm or harm to others. (2) “Behaviors of concern” includes: (i) Expressions of hopelessness; (ii) Known drug use; (iii) Suicidal gestures or statements; and […]
(a) There is a Maryland Center for School Safety. (b) The Center is an independent unit within the Department. (c) The Center shall be based at the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center. (d) The head of the Center is the executive director, who shall be appointed by the Subcabinet. (e) The Center may employ the additional staff necessary to carry […]
(a) There is a School Safety Subcabinet. (b) The Subcabinet is the governing board of the Center. (c) The Subcabinet consists of the following members: (1) The State Superintendent, or the State Superintendent’s designee; (2) The Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary’s designee; (3) The Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee; (4) The Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary’s designee; […]
(a) There is a School Safety Subcabinet Advisory Board. (b) The Advisory Board shall include the following members: (1) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; (2) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House; (3) A representative of local superintendents of schools, appointed by the Public […]
(a) In this section, “child care center” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–401 of this article. (b) The Center may make grants to schools and child care centers determined to be at risk of hate crimes or attacks as described under § 10–305 of the Criminal Law Article for security–related technology and security–related facility upgrades. (c) Any […]
(a) Beginning in fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall provide not less than $2,000,000, not including any appropriation provided for the Fund, in the annual State budget to carry out the ongoing operation of the Center. (b) The operation of the Center shall be supported by: (1) Funds as provided by the Governor […]
(a) On or before September 1, 2018, the Subcabinet shall develop a model policy for the establishment of an assessment team or teams in each local school system. (b) The model policy developed under subsection (a) of this section shall include: (1) Mechanisms for identifying individuals whose behavior may pose a threat to the safety of an individual […]
(a) (1) Each local school system shall designate a school safety coordinator. (2) A designated school safety coordinator shall: (i) Be certified by the Center; and (ii) Serve as a liaison between the local school system, the local law enforcement agency, and the Center. (b) (1) (i) On or before September 1, 2018, the Center, in consultation with local school systems, shall: 1. Develop […]
(a) The Department, in consultation with the Subcabinet, may adopt regulations to incorporate in the annual schedule of drills for each local school system developmentally and age–appropriate components of: (1) The Active Shooter Preparedness Program developed by the Department of Homeland Security or guidelines; or (2) The active shooter guidelines adopted by the Maryland Active Assailant Work Group […]
(a) On or before June 15, 2019, and regularly thereafter, each local school system shall conduct a safety evaluation of each public school under the local school system’s jurisdiction to: (1) Identify and, if necessary, develop solutions for physical safety concerns, including issues with building security; and (2) Identify and evaluate any patterns of safety concerns on school […]
(a) Each behavioral health services coordinator under § 7–447 of this title shall develop plans for delivering behavioral health and wraparound services to students who exhibit behaviors of concern. (b) (1) The Subcabinet may provide grants from the Fund to local school systems to develop plans for delivering behavioral health and wraparound services to students who exhibit behaviors […]
(a) There is a Safe Schools Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to local school systems to enhance school safety. (c) The Subcabinet shall administer the Fund. (d) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (2) The Treasurer shall hold the […]
