Maryland Education Section 6-104

      (a)      This section applies to the appointment, assignment, compensation, promotion, transfer, dismissal, and any other matter that relates to the employment of teachers in the public schools in this State.

      (b)      The State Superintendent, a county board, a county superintendent, or an assistant to any one of these may not make any distinction or discriminate in favor of or against any teacher in the employment of a public school of this State because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, or sex except:

            (1)      As to sex, if the employment of a certain sex is reasonably necessary because of the nature of the employment; and

            (2)      As to handicap, if the handicap adversely affects the person's ability to perform the duties of the position.