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Committee hears presentation on Safe Schools Maryland anonymous reporting system amid privacy questions
Summary
The subcommittee heard from the Center for School Safety about Safe Schools Maryland, an anonymous tip system used across all 24 local school systems and more than 200 private/nonpublic special education facilities; presenters said tips are triaged by a 24/7 emergency-management center and that misuse appears low.
The K-12 Education Subcommittee convened a presentation on Safe Schools Maryland, an anonymous reporting system used by local education agencies, and discussed whether the state should codify the system and broaden its scope.
Chair introduced Kate Bridal from the Center for School Safety to explain the system. Bridal said Safe Schools Maryland has operated since 2018 and is available via phone, web form or smartphone app. Tips go to a 24/7 tip-taking center operated by the Department of Emergency…
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