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Maryland's Anti-Abuse Law


Sexual Orientation

Maryland law requires that county school boards report incidents of harassment and intimidation against students that are motivated by "actual or a perceived... sexual orientation."  Maryland regulations state that public school students, regardless of sexual orientation, have the right to educational environments that are safe and free from harassment.  MD. CODE ANN. [Education] §7-421.  MD. REGS. CODE. tit. 13A§01.04.03

Gender Identity

Maryland law requires that county school boards report incidents of harassment and intimidation against students that are motivated by "actual or a perceived... gender identity."  MD. CODE ANN. [Education] §7-421


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