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A Maryland lawmaker has introduced a bill that would prohibit school boards from claiming students’ work.

House Minority Leader Anthony J. O’Donnell (R-Calvert) introduced the legislation in response to a controversial proposal by the Prince George’s County Board of Education to copyright work created by its staff and students.

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