Rainbow Families

Maryland State Law & Policy

Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity with regard to public accommodations, housing, and employment

Prohibits bullying (including cyberbullying), harassment or intimidation based on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools

Prince George's County Council Law & Policy

Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation with regard to public accommodations, housing, and employment (Prince George’s County Code of  Ordinances Subtitle 2, Div. 12, §§ 2-186(3), (5), 2-222)

Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity with regard to public accommodations, housing, and employment (Prince George’s County Code of  Ordinances Subtitle 2, Div. 12, §§ 2-186(3), (5), 2-222)

Prince George's County Public School Board of Education Policy & Regulation

Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity of all students (PGCPS Code of Student Conduct: Section XIII: Discrimination & Harassment)

Prohibits bullying (including cyberbullying), harassment or intimidation based on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools (PGCPS Policy 5143: Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation)

Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation of all school employees (PGCPS Administration Policy 4170: Discrimination & Harassment)

Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity of all school employees (Negotiated Contract between PGCPS Board of Education and ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250, AFL-CIO July 1, 2015-June 30, 2018 Memorandum of Understanding Page 59)

IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS:

Click on the links below to access resources.

• PGCPS Code of Student Conduct: Section XIII: Discrimination & Harassment

• PGCPS BOE Policy 5143: Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation

• PGCPS Administrative Procedure 5143: Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation

• PGCPS Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form

• PGCPS Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Incident School Investigation Form

• PGCPS Administration Procedure 4170: Discrimination & Harassment

• Negotiated Contract between PGCPS Board of Education and ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250, AFL-CIO July 1, 2015-June 30, 2018 MOU Page 59

• Prince George's County Code, Charter for Prince George's County Maryland, Article 2 Individual Rights, Section 201 Equal Protection and Nondiscrimination

• Prince George’s County Code, Subtitle 2, Div. 12, §§ 2-186(3), (5), 2-222