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Laws and Policies
Bullying/Harassment
Statute 121A.03 requires each school board to adopt a written sexual, religious, and racial harassment and violence policy.
Statute 121A.0695 (2005) states that the policy needs to specifically include prohibiting intimidation or bullying of any student. This policy must be conspicuously posted throughout each school building, given to district employees and independent contractors, and included in each school's student handbook. Each school must further develop a process for discussing the policy with students and employees. Added in 2005, the policy may encourage violence prevention and character development education programs to prevent and reduce policy violations.
SB646 (2007) states that the intimidation and bullying policy required by 121A.0695 (2005) must address intimidation and bullying in all forms, including electronic forms and forms involving Internet use.
Cyber Bullying
SB646 (2007) states that the intimidation and bullying policy required by 121A.0695 (2005) must address intimidation and bullying in all forms, including electronic forms and forms involving Internet use.
Hazing
Statute 121A.69 (2003) requires each school board to adopt a written policy governing student or staff hazing that applies to student behavior on or off school property and during and after school hours. The policy must include reporting procedures and disciplinary consequences for violations, and must be included in the student handbook.
Source: National Association of State Boards of Education
Last Updated: 10/13/2008
