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Maryland lawmakers debate expanding schools’ reportable‑offense notifications after Harford County murder case
Summary
A House committee on Tuesday debated proposals that would let prosecutors notify school superintendents earlier when juveniles are suspects in the most serious crimes, after a high‑profile murder case in Harford County exposed notification gaps.
A House committee on Tuesday debated a set of bills that would change how and when school systems are notified about juvenile involvement in serious crimes, prompted by the 2022 murder of Kayla Hamilton in Harford County.
Supporters — including Harford County State—s Attorney Allison Healy and Harford County Superintendent Sean Bolsom — urged lawmakers to give prosecutors discretion to notify school superintendents when a juvenile is a suspect in a murder or other violent felony. “It allows state's attorneys to use discretion as to the reporting of these matters and to reserve it for cases where there is a true potential danger to students and the school system,” Healy told the committee.
Proponents said the narrow proposal would address gaps that left school leaders unaware of threats. “None of the agencies…
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