MD SB68 | 2025 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1257
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-23 - Hearing 1/29 at 2:30 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Hearing: Jan 29 @ 2:30 pm Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 8 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-23 - Hearing 1/29 at 2:30 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Hearing: Jan 29 @ 2:30 pm Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the State Department of Education to develop a comprehensive plan by July 1, 2026, for the establishment of Restorative Practices Schools which integrate restorative practices into daily practices and activities of the whole school; requiring a county board of education to use the comprehensive plan if the county board chooses to establish a Restorative Practices School; and requiring the Department to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026 on the comprehensive plan for Restorative Practices Schools.
Title
Public Schools - Restorative Practices Schools - Comprehensive Plan
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | Senate | Hearing 1/29 at 2:30 p.m. |
| 2025-01-23 | Senate | Hearing canceled |
| 2025-01-15 | Senate | Hearing 1/29 at 1:30 p.m. |
| 2025-01-15 | Senate | Hearing canceled |
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2025-01-08 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2024-10-14 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB197 (Crossfiled) 2025-01-15 - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m.
HB1257 (Carry Over) 2024-03-18 - Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
HB1257 (Carry Over) 2024-03-18 - Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Subjects
Classifications and Designations
Counties
Discipline
Education
Education, Boards of
Education, State Department of
Job Training
Mental and Behavioral Health
Primary and Secondary Education
Public Schools
School Administration
Standards and Best Practices
Students
studies
Teachers
Trauma Informed Approach
Counties
Discipline
Education
Education, Boards of
Education, State Department of
Job Training
Mental and Behavioral Health
Primary and Secondary Education
Public Schools
School Administration
Standards and Best Practices
Students
studies
Teachers
Trauma Informed Approach
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 7 | 306 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7 | 306.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0068?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0068f.pdf |
