Question:

Can the school call the police on my child?

Answer:

Under Maryland school law, a school principal can involve law enforcement if they believe a student has committed certain offenses like assault, misuse of electronic communication, or revenge porn. Police can only question students on school premises for crimes committed there or if delaying the questioning would jeopardize the investigation or safety. School officials must inform parents of investigations, except for suspected child neglect or abuse cases. Schools must report incidents involving firearms to law enforcement, and they must report any delinquent acts by students to law enforcement.

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