The Latest: School safety bill passes Maryland legislature
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Latest on developments on the last day of the Maryland General Assembly's legislative session (all times local):
4 p.m.
A measure to improve school safety statewide has been passed by the Maryland General Assembly.
The Senate gave the bill final approval Monday, sending it to Gov. Larry Hogan, who said earlier in the day that real progress has been made on the issue.
The measure will require public schools to have either a school resource officer or plans for adequate law enforcement coverage. It allocates $10 million a year in future years to help pay for that.
Lawmakers and the governor proposed legislation to increase school safety after the February school shooting in Parkland, Florida.