Lawmaker pushes bill to prevent felony-charged teachers from working in Maryland schools

Hunt Valley, Md. (WBFF) — Calls continue to grow for Harford County Public Schools to investigate why the district hired a teacher who was charged with stealing $215,000 from taxpayers. Some lawmakers want answers.

“Parents are just like, ‘what has happened to our school system?’” Stated Delegate Lauren Arikan, a Republican representing Harford County.

On December 1, 2025, Arikan sent a letter to Harford County Public Schools calling on the district to investigate its hiring of Lawrence Smith…

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