1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Center” means the Maryland Center for School Safety.
   2. (2) “School resource officer” has the meaning stated in Education Article, §7-1501(j), Annotated Code of Maryland.

   3. (3) “School safety coordinator” means an individual or individuals in a school system, regardless of job title, who serve as:

      1. (a) The head of safety or security for the school system; or
      2. (b) The liaison between the Center, local law enforcement, and the local school system as required under Education Article, §7-1508(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.

   4. (4) School Security Employee.

      1. (a) “School security employee” has the meaning stated in Education Article, §7-1501(k), Annotated Code of Maryland.

      2. (b) School security employee includes individuals:

         1. (i) Employed by a local school system, either as salaried or contractual employees, to provide safety or security-related services at a public school; or
         2. (ii) Assigned to a public school, whose job description includes safety or security related services as part of the individual’s primary duties.

      3. (c) School security employee does not include:

         1. (i) A school resource officer;
         2. (ii) Local law enforcement providing supplemental coverage to local school systems;
         3. (iii) An employee of the school system not assigned to work in an individual public school as part of their duties; or
         4. (iv) A school administrator.

Authority: Education Article, §§7-151(k), 7-1503(g), and 7-1508, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: August 24, 2020 (47:17 Md. R. 797)

Regulation .01B amended effective December 11, 2023 (50: 24 Md. R. 1042)

Regulation .02 amended effective December 11, 2023 (50: 24 Md. R. 1042)

Regulation .03 amended effective December 11, 2023 (50: 24 Md. R. 1042)