Maryland HB1202 mandates inclusion of Palestinian culture and history in social studies curriculum and updates anti-bullying policies to address.

Maryland HB1202 requires the State Department of Education to review and update social studies content standards to include the culture and history of Palestine. It mandates the development of curriculum guides and instructional resources on Palestinian culture and history, to be implemented in public schools starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The bill also updates anti-bullying policies to explicitly include conduct motivated by anti-Palestinian bias, ensuring that policies prohibit reprisal or retaliation against individuals who report such acts.

Maryland HB1202 mandates inclusion of Palestinian culture and history in social studies curriculum and updates anti-bullying policies to address.

Maryland HB1202 requires the State Department of Education to review and update social studies content standards to include the culture and history of Palestine. It mandates the development of curriculum guides and instructional resources on Palestinian culture and history, to be implemented in public schools starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The bill also updates anti-bullying policies to explicitly include conduct motivated by anti-Palestinian bias, ensuring that policies prohibit reprisal or retaliation against individuals who report such acts.