§ 7–1514
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 7-1514 (2026)
Title 7. Public Schools
Subtitle 15. Maryland Safe to Learn Act
§ 7–1514LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Center shall develop and administer an anonymous reporting system.
(2)
The anonymous reporting system shall:
(i)
Coordinate the receipt of information relating to a school or student safety concern in a manner that maintains the anonymity of the individual reporting the information; and
(ii)
Provide a mechanism for any reported information to be forwarded to school officials or other appropriate response personnel.
(3)
The Center shall:
(i)
Develop operational guidelines and procedures for the anonymous reporting system; and
(ii)
Provide training sessions for school personnel on navigating the anonymous reporting system.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, beginning July 1, 2027, each local school system shall participate in the anonymous reporting system developed under this section.
(2)
(i)
A local school system may choose not to participate in the anonymous reporting system only if the local school system, on or before July 1, 2027, operates and makes available to the public a reporting system that is substantially similar to the anonymous reporting system developed under this section.
(ii)
A local school system that chooses not to participate in the anonymous reporting system shall provide written notice to the Center on or before December 1, 2026.