Bullying & Harassment
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Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation
Newsletter Information

On July 1, 2008, the Maryland General Assembly directed the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), in consultation with the local school systems, to develop and adopt a model policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, or intimidation in schools.  The Maryland State Board of Education approved its model policy on February 24, 2009.

As a result of MSDE’s model policy, the Board of Education of Baltimore County approved the new Board of Education Policy and Superintendent’s Rule 5580, “Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation,” which prohibits students from engaging in intentional conduct involving bullying, harassment, or intimidation, which can substantially interfere with a student’s educational opportunities, or any acts of retaliation against those who report instances of bullying, harassment, or intimidation.

The “Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting Form” is used to track alleged instances of bullying, harassment, or intimidation.  The form is available at your local school or on the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Web site under the “Student” and “Parent” tabs.  You may contact the school for additional information or assistance at any time.