Bullying/Harassment
State Board of Education Administrative Rule 08.02.03.160 requires school districts to have comprehensive policies and procedures that address student harassment.
Statute 18-917a (2006) prohibits students from harassing, intimidating or bullying another student. Harassment, intimidation or bullying" is defined as any intentional gesture, or any intentional written, verbal or physical act or threat that will harm a student, damage their property, place a student in reasonable fear of harm or damage to his/her property. Acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying may be committed in person or through the phone or computer.
Statute 33-205 (no date available) allows a superintendent to suspend a student for bullying, harassment or intimidation.
Statute 33-512 (no date available) requires the board of trustees of each district to prescribe rules for student discipline for acts of harassment, intimidation and bullying.
Cyber Bullying
Statute 18-917a (2006) prohibits students from harassing, intimidating or bullying another student. Harassment, intimidation or bullying" is defined as any intentional gesture, or any intentional written, verbal or physical act or threat that will harm a student, damage their property, place a student in reasonable fear of harm or damage to his/her property. Acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying may be committed in person or through the phone or computer (Cyber Bullying).
Hazing
Statute 18-917 prohibits students and social student groups or organizations from intentionally hazing or conspiring to haze any member or potential member or person pledged to be a member of the group or organization, as a condition or precondition of attaining membership or office or status within said group or organization. Violation of this statute is a misdemeanor offense. Hazing is defined in detail within this statute.
Source: National Association of State Boards of Education
Last Updated: 9/2/2009
