# Education (GED)

## Title 6. Teachers and Other Personnel

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

#### Section 6-905

In any action brought under this subtitle, a court may:

(1) Issue an injunction to restrain continued violation of this subtitle;

(2) Reinstate the public school employee to the same or an equivalent position held before the violation of Sec. 6-902 of this subtitle;

(3) Remove any adverse personnel record entries based on or related to the violation of Sec. 6-902 of this subtitle;

(4) Reinstate full fringe benefits and seniority rights;

(5) Require compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; and

(6) Assess reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation expenses against:

  (i) The public school employer, if the public school employee prevails; or

  (ii) The public school employee, if the court determines that the action was brought by the public school employee in bad faith and without basis in law or fact.

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