Maryland Adopts Anti-Bullying Law [View All]

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Maryland adopts anti-bullying law

PlanetOut
Wed May 14, 7:30 PM ET

Gov. Martin O'Malley on Tuesday signed a bill that makes Maryland one of the few U.S. states to protect LGBT students from bullying in schools. Maryland becomes the seventh state to protect students on the basis of gender identity or expression and the 11th state to do so based on sexual orientation, according to a news release from the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network and Equality Maryland.

"We applaud Gov. O'Malley and the bipartisan supporters in the Maryland legislature for taking action to make Maryland schools safer," GLSEN executive director Kevin Jennings said in a statement.

"Feeling safe in school is directly related to academic achievement and student success. This law is an important step in reducing bullying, improving school climate and making school better for all Maryland students," Jennings said.

The measure will require school districts to develop bullying prevention programs for students, staff, volunteers and parents.

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- Finally. Thank you Maryland for taking another step in joining the ranks of the civilized people on the planet. Now, forty-three more to go. Including mine....

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