Board adopts revised student behavior code after committee debate over culturally responsive language

Jun 10, 2025

After discussion about definitions and implementation, the Board of Education of Baltimore County approved revisions to Board Policy 55‑50 (Student Behavior Code). Members asked that culturally responsive practice definitions be centralized and implementation details be set in accompanying rules.

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The Board of Education of Baltimore County voted June 10 to accept revisions to Board Policy 55‑50, the district student behavior code, after the Policy Review Committee recommended changes and trustees held several clarifying exchanges about training, definitions and how the policy will be implemented.

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