After threat from DOJ, Anne Arundel Schools amend gender policy

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 611

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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After receiving a threat from the federal government about violating parental rights, Anne Arundel County public schools informed the school community Wednesday that its gender policy for students has been amended to grant parents more access.

Superintendent Mark T. Bedell wrote in a letter to the school community that the confidentiality section of the school district’s “Safe and Inclusive Environments for LGBTQ+ Students” was revised. In addition, the district is in compliance with the …

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