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SB 711·MD·senate

Family Law - Child Neglect Definition - Alteration

In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Corderman
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In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 26, 2026

Summary

The bill changes the state’s definition of child neglect to cover parents or caregivers who fail or refuse to give a child the education mandated by law. It applies to any child under 18 and any adult with permanent or temporary custody. The change aims to protect children’s right to education by making it a neglect issue.

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