Most states have laws to address bullying, harassment, and hazing. Some have a coordinator to direct the state's violence prevention efforts, and some hold activities to highlight those efforts. To view a state's information, click on the state in the map below.
Federal Anti-Bullying Information
The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act is part of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It provides federal support to promote school safety but does not specifically address bullying and harassment in schools.
H.R. 284 requires states, districts and schools to develop bullying and harassment prevention policies and response programs as part of their existing violence prevention obligations and as a condition of federal funding.
H.R. 284 requires that schools and districts:
- include prohibitions against bullying and harassment within discipline policies
- establish complaint procedures for students or parents who seek to report bullying or harassment
- provide an annual notice to parents, students, and staff regarding anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies and procedures
Schools and school districts may:
- use federal funds to provide professional development regarding bullying prevention and effectively intervening when bullying and harassment occur
- use federal funds to implement student education programs
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