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Changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice system are waiting for the governor’s signature.
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The bill decides consequences for children aged 10- to 12-years-old caught carrying guns and stealing cars, gives courts the ability to expand probation, decides when state’s attorneys can review cases and sets up sweeping juvenile legal system oversight and data collection.
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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.