Public Middle Schools – Instruction on the Consequences of a Conviction for Felony Murder
Hearing (House)
Summary
The bill requires Maryland’s State Board of Education to create curriculum materials about the penalties and loss of rights that follow a felony‑murder conviction, and directs each county board of education to teach this content to students in grades 6‑8 at least once. It applies to all public middle schools in the state and aims to inform students about the seriousness of such crimes. The program would begin in the 2027‑2028 school year.
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- Ways and Means — Bill HearingWays and Means · Feb 25, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
- First Reading Ways and Means and Judiciary
Sponsors
- Conaway · sponsor
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