Baltimore County Teacher Involved in Melatonin Lawsuit No Longer Employed

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — The Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) superintendent confirmed that a teacher involved in a federal lawsuit for allegedly administering melatonin to students is no longer employed by the school system.

Superintendent Myriam Rogers stated, "BCPS cannot comment on pending litigation," but confirmed the teacher's departure from the district.

Inquiries made to BCPS regarding whether the teacher was terminated or resigned voluntarily went unanswered, as a spokesperson indicated they could not provide further information at this time.

Additionally, the Baltimore County Police Department was contacted to determine if any investigations were being conducted regarding the allegations in the lawsuit. A police spokesperson stated that the department is not investigating the matter currently.

The lawsuit was filed by a mother of a non-verbal autistic child at Maiden Choice School, which caters to students with cognitive disabilities. The suit claims that her child, along with others, was given melatonin by their teacher on a daily basis for at least two months.

Originally filed in State Court, the case has now moved to Federal Court. The mother is suing BCPS, Maiden Choice School, the principal, and the teacher involved.

Parents of other students have expressed concern regarding the school's practices. One parent, Mahasring Das, voiced his support for the lawsuit, sharing that his own son has faced educational setbacks since attending Maiden Choice School.

The lawsuit details incidents from September 2024, indicating that the teacher and aides administered melatonin each morning. Reports suggest that the principal had prior suspicions of misconduct when students were frequently found asleep during class.

The mother claims that her child experienced significant cognitive and behavioral challenges as a result of the alleged actions, including insomnia and other health issues, which she argues deprived him of a proper education.

Reported by HarborBeat based on WBFF (source).