Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Health and Safety of Students
Section 7-435 - Emergency and Evacuation Plans for Individuals With Disabilities

(a)    On or before December 1, 2017, the Department shall, in consultation with disability advocacy groups, update the Emergency Planning Guidelines for Local School Systems and Schools to accommodate, safeguard, and evacuate students, staff, and visitors with disabilities on public school grounds in accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
    (b)    On or before July 1, 2018, each local school system shall update the local school system’s emergency plan to comply with the update of the Department’s guidelines and regulations under subsection (a) of this section.
    (c)    If a student with an IEP requires specific accommodations for evacuation in an emergency, the student’s IEP shall include accommodations for the student during an emergency.
    (d)    If a student with a 504 plan requires specific accommodations for evacuation in an emergency, the student’s 504 team shall discuss and address the student’s needs as necessary.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Education

Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education

Title 7 - Public Schools

Subtitle 4 - Health and Safety of Students

Section 7-401 - School Health Program

Section 7-402 - Physical Examinations

Section 7-403 - Immunizations

Section 7-404 - Hearing and Vision Screening Tests

Section 7-406 - School Employees to Be Free From Communicable Tuberculosis

Section 7-407 - Protective Eye Device

Section 7-408 - Fire Drills

Section 7-408.1 - Fire Drills in Nonpublic Schools

Section 7-409 - Physical Education Program

Section 7-410 - Safety Education Program

Section 7-411 - Drug Addiction and Prevention Education Program

Section 7-411.1 - Dating Violence and Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Lessons in Health Education Curriculum

Section 7-412 - Preservation of Rights of Student Seeking to Overcome Drug Abuse

Section 7-413 - Alcohol Abuse Program

Section 7-414 - Driver Education Program

Section 7-415 - School Health Program

Section 7-416 - Health Care Providers in Baltimore City

Section 7-417 - Health Care Providers in Caroline County

Section 7-419 - Inspections for Asbestos

Section 7-420 - Administration of the Centers for Disease Control System Survey

Section 7-421 - Use of Asthma Drugs and Related Medication

Section 7-422 - Notice of Contaminated Water Supply

Section 7-423 - Timing Controls on Vending Machines

Section 7-423.1 - Banning or Regulating Sale of Coffee at Career Exploration and Development Activity Prohibited

Section 7-424 - Reporting Incidents of Harassment or Intimidation Against Students

Section 7-424.1 - Model Policy Prohibiting Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation

Section 7-424.2 - Gangs and Gang Activity

Section 7-424.3 - Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation Policy

Section 7-425 - Automated External Defibrillator Programs

Section 7-426 - Guidelines for Student Emergency Medical Care

Section 7-426.1 - Children With Anaphylactic Allergies

Section 7-426.2 - Policy on Use of Epinephrine in Public Schools

Section 7-426.3 - Policy on Use of Epinephrine in Nonpublic Schools

Section 7-426.4 - Guidelines for Administration of Health Care Services to Students With Diabetes

Section 7-426.5 - Policy on Administration of Naxolone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medications

Section 7-427 - Awareness, Training, and Distribution of Materials Related to Self-Mutilation

Section 7-427.1 - Guidelines for Trauma-Informed Approach

Section 7-428 - Inhalant Abuse Training and Awareness

Section 7-429 - Testing and Inspection of Well Water for Bacteria in Howard County

Section 7-430 - Cultural Competency Model Training Curriculum

Section 7-431 - Telephone Number of Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline

Section 7-432 - Human Trafficking Awareness, Training, and Distribution of Materials

Section 7-433 - Public Schools and Youth Sports Programs -- Concussions

Section 7-434 - Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Student Athletes

Section 7-435 - Emergency and Evacuation Plans for Individuals With Disabilities

Section 7-436 - Maryland Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Act

Section 7-438 - Community-Partnered School Behavioral Health Services Programs

Section 7-439 - Awareness and Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Assault Program

Section 7-440 - Individualized or Group Behavioral Counseling Services

Section 7-441 - Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Section 7-442 - Student Sunscreen Use

Section 7-443 - Health and Safety Best Practice for Use of Digital Devices

Section 7-444 - Guidelines Regarding the Administration of Health Care Services to Students With Sickle Cell Disease

Section 7-445 - Instruction on Consent and Respect for Personal Boundaries

Section 7-446 - Administration of Medical Cannabis During School Hours and Events

Section 7-447 - Behavioral Health Services Coordinator for Local School Systems -- Duties -- Collaboration With Department Staff

Section 7-447.1 - Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports -- Purposes -- Members -- Compensation -- Partnerships -- Accountabilitymetrics -- Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund -- Uses

Section 7-448 - Electric Retractable Room Partitions -- Information and Demonstration on Usage -- Model Safety Guidelines

Section 7-449 - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products -- Reimbursement by State