In this era of threats of violence and shootings along with fire and weather emergencies, effective emergency evacuation plans for students with disabilities are paramount. Plans designed for the individual needs of students with physical disabilities, those with sensory disabilities, and those who may lack understanding of a situation or be able to act quickly are among the needs. School personnel and visitors with disabilities also need protection. HB 1061 would require the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to convene a task force that includes disability experts to conduct a comprehensive examination of best practices to recommend new state regulations applicable to local school system.

SJR2 would rescind and repeal any and all prior applications by the Maryland General Assembly to Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America pursuant to Article V. An Article V convention is a dangerous threat to the U.S. Constitution, our democracy, and our civil rights and liberties. No language in the U.S. Constitution limits a convention to one issue.  With no procedures to limit a convention's focus, any constitutional issue could be brought up, including the hard fought for civil rights and civil liberties of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.