Maryland has
become the one of the few states in the U.S. to enact a law
to protect LGBT students from bullying in schools.
Maryland has
become the one of the few states in the U.S. to enact a law
to protect LGBT students from bullying in schools.
Gov. Martin
O'Malley signed the bill into law on Tuesday, which makes
Maryland 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
joint press release from the Gay, Lesbian, and
Straight Education Network and Equality Maryland.
"We applaud
Governor 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."
The measure will
now require school districts to develop bullying
prevention programs for students, staff, volunteers, and
parents. (The Advocate)
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