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Delegate Sheila Ruth is sponsoring a bill to nix the disruption charge, which targets Black and disabled students, from state law. Opponents say it exists for teacher safety.
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Maryland automatically charges more teens as adults than almost any other state. An analysis of recent decisions found that some judges rely on what juvenile justice advocates say is unfair reasoning to keep those young people in adult court.
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As the Maryland General Assembly reviews juvenile justice legislation, Midday hears insights from a bill co-sponsor, a legal expert and a youth advocate.
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House approved changes with near unanimous but reluctant support from Democrats.
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NyKayla Strawder’s family wants mandatory services for children who commit violent crimes that result in a death.
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District leaders say principals and teachers need more disciplinary power to address rising school violence and behavioral issues. One Baltimore-based nonprofit says meditation does the same — without harming students’ education.
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Bill unveiled Wednesday in Annapolis makes many changes, but a long road to approval awaits.
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One principal says taking away cell phones improves student mental health and attention span.
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Baltimore school officials faced questions about police partnerships, training and data-tracking in a hearing on Wednesday.
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2022 law extends rights to children, but prosecutors have since claimed that it hurts criminal investigations.