Education - Student Behavior - Parent and Guardian Notice and Required Counseling (Parent and Guardian Accountability Act)

HB 1313 requires public school principals to send written notice to parents or guardians after a student has two or more incidents of violent or disruptive behavior on school grounds or during school activities. The notice mandates that parents/guardians seek and participate in counseling with their child and explains that failing to do so is unlawful under the bill, with potential court-ordered community service as a consequence. This bill directly affects parents and guardians of students in Maryland public schools who have students exhibiting repeated behavioral issues. Key provisions include standardized notice requirements for schools and clear legal consequences for non-participation in mandated counseling. The law aims to address student behavior through parental engagement rather than punitive measures alone.