§ 6–903
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 6-903 (2026)
Title 6. Teachers and Other Personnel
Subtitle 9. Public School Employee Whistleblower Protection Act
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The protection provided against a violation of § 6–902 of this subtitle shall apply only if:
(1)
The public school employee has a reasonable, good faith belief that the public school employer has, or still is, engaged in an activity, a policy, or a practice that is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation;
(2)
The public school employee discloses information that the employee reasonably believes evidences:
(i)
An abuse of authority, gross mismanagement, or gross waste of money;
(ii)
A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or
(iii)
A violation of law; and
(3)
The public school employee has reported the activity, policy, or practice to a supervisor or an administrator of the public school employer in writing and afforded the employer a reasonable opportunity to correct the activity, policy, or practice.