# Education (GED)

## Title 6. Teachers and Other Personnel

### Subtitle 9. Public School Employee Whistleblower Protection Act

#### Section 6-904

(a)

  (1) Any public school employee who is subject to a personnel action in violation of Sec. 6-902 of this subtitle may file an administrative complaint with a public school employer.

  (2) A public school employer shall:

    (i) Provide an administrative remedial process for a public school employee who files an administrative complaint under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

    (ii) Complete the administrative remedial process under item (i) of this paragraph within 30 days after a public school employee files an initial administrative complaint.

(b)

  (1) Before instituting a civil action, a public school employee who is subject to a personnel action in violation of Sec. 6-902 of this subtitle shall notify the local superintendent in writing of the employee's intention to institute a civil action.

  (2) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, any public school employee who is subject to a personnel action in violation of Sec. 6-902 of this subtitle may institute a civil action in the county where:

    (i) The alleged violation occurred;

    (ii) The employee resides; or

    (iii) The public school employer maintains its principal offices in the State.

  (3) The action shall be brought within 9 months after the alleged violation of Sec. 6-902 of this subtitle occurred, or within 9 months after the public school employee first became aware of the alleged violation of Sec. 6-902 of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)