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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
State Anti-Bullying Information
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This information appears on the National Association of State Boards of Education website.
Anti-bullying legislation may be updated frequently. For more information on the latest codes and statutes, please visit the NASBE site or your state's official website.
Last Updated: 09/01/09
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