New Inclusive Schools Law Takes Effect July 1 in Maryland
Publication Date: Jun 21, 2022
The Maryland General Assembly recently passed a new law prohibiting state-funded county boards of education and schools from discriminating against students on the basis of race, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other identity markers. The Inclusive Schools Act, which also bans retaliatory actions against students, parents and individuals who file complaints alleging discrimination, will go into effect July 1, 2022.