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K‑12 Subcommittee backs statewide anonymous school tip app, sends bill to appropriations
Summary
The House K‑12 Subcommittee voted unanimously to report HB 2733, directing the Department of Education to deploy an anonymous mobile reporting app for student safety; the measure was referred to appropriations with an 8‑0 vote.
The House K‑12 Subcommittee voted 8‑0 to report HB 2733 and refer it to the Appropriations Committee after hearings in which supporters said a statewide anonymous reporting app would help students report threats, self‑harm and other safety concerns.
Supporters said the app — modeled on programs used in other states — would let students share photos or screenshots with school administrators and, if necessary, local law enforcement. Delegate Matthew Higgins, the bill’s patron, said the app would be…
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