# Education (GED)

## Title 7. Public Schools

### Subtitle 4. Health and Safety of Students

#### Section 7-439

(a) In this section, "nonpublic school" means a noncollegiate educational institution that:

  (1) Holds a certificate of approval from the State Board under Sec. 2-206(e) of this article; and

  (2) Participates in the Nonpublic Schools Textbook and Technology Grants Program.

(b)

  (1) The State Board and each nonpublic school in the State shall develop and implement a program of age-appropriate education on the awareness and prevention of sexual abuse and assault.

  (2) The program required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be:

    (i) Taught by a teacher who is trained to provide instruction on the awareness and prevention of sexual abuse and assault; and

    (ii) Incorporated into the health curriculum of each county board and each nonpublic school.

(c) The State Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

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