Primary and Secondary Education - Policies on Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation - Revisions
What this bill does
Altering certain requirements for a model policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, or intimidation in public and nonpublic schools; requiring that if the act of bullying, harassment, or intimidation is determined to be motivated by the alleged victim's actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, notification to the parent or guardian of the alleged victim shall be at the discretion of the alleged victim; and requiring the State Board of Education and each nonpublic school to update the model policy by September 1, 2023.
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Testimony (26)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Farris, Jaden | Annapolis Pride | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Beyers, Reese | FreeState Justice | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peters, Sarahlobbyist | Husch Blackwell Strategies | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Jafri, Deeba | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| UNF | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | Maryland Assn. of Boards of Education | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Thomas, Alexa | Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Schulze, Dana | USAF Veteran | Position only |
| UNF | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | D’Orazio , Daniela | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Kolakoski, Virginia | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lee, Mickey | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | MANOHAR, KRISHNA | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | sirkel, jess | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Patinella, Franklobbyist | ACLU of Maryland | Oral |
| FWA | Raynes, Sandy Gold | GLSEN Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Sadwin, Rabbi Ariel | Agudath Israel of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
