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Legislation and Regulations................................................................................. 6 The Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) was established in 2013 through House Bill 453. The Safe to Learn Act of 2018 expanded MCSS’s responsibilities, set school safety standards, required training for school resource officers, and mandated behavioral assessment teams for at-risk students. Required Reports ...................................................................................................... 7 The Safe to Learn Act of 2018 directs MCSS to collect data and publish reports to inform legislators, the Governor, and the Maryland public on school safety topics. MCSS submitted and published each required report during 2024 on time. This section serves as an overview and link to each required report. Grants.............................................................................................................................. 8 The Safe to Learn Act 2018 directs MCSS to administer grants that support local school safety efforts. MCSS administered five (5) grants during 2024 that totaled over twenty million dollars. This section provides details for each grant administered. Programs and Resources...................................................................................... 13 The Safe to Learn Act 2018 directs MCSS to support local school safety efforts through technical assistance, programs, activities, and training. Programs were initiated and expanded upon during 2024 to address identified areas of need through analysis of data and dialogue with local school safety partners. This section provides details for each program active in 2024. Engagement and Partnerships ....................................................................... 38 The Safe to Learn Act 2018 directs MCSS to collaborate with local school systems in the State, law enforcement agencies, State and local government, community organizations, parents, and other stakeholders to provide a comprehensive, coordinated approach to school safety. The law also directs MCSS to maintain and maximize relationships with emergency responders, law enforcement personnel, parents, and other emergency preparedness stakeholders to ensure seamless execution in an emergency event. This section provides details of collaborative efforts occurring in 2024. Administration.......................................................................................................... 45 This section provides 2024 information regarding the School Safety Subcabinet, Subcabinet Advisory Board, and MCSS personnel.
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