Bullying/Harassment
ORS 339.356 (2009) requires each school district to adopt a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying and prohibiting cyber bullying. Policies must include definitions of harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyber bullying consistent with ORS 339.351 (2009), definition of "protected class" consistent with ORS 339.351 (2009), description of expected behavior, consequences and remedial action for those committing acts, uniform procedures for reporting, and uniform procedures for investigation, response to acts and requested review of response to a report.
ORS 339.351 (2009) defines cyber bullying as "the use of any electronic communication devised to harass, intimidate or bully." It defines harassment, intimidation or bullying as any act that substantially interferes with a student's educational benefits, opportunities or performance, that takes place on or immediately adjacent to school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation or at any official school bus stop, and that has the effect of physically harming a student or damaging their property, or creating a hostile educational environment."
ORS 339.250 (2001) states that harassment of another student or a school employee is grounds for suspension or expulsion.
ORS 342.700 (1997) also requires school districts to adopt a policy on sexual harassment that meets the requirements under ORS 342.704 (1997) and have said policy posted in all grade 6-12 schools. The policy must prohibit all staff and students from participating in acts of sexual harassment, defined in detail in this statute.
Cyber Bullying
ORS 339.356 requires each school district to adopt a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying and prohibiting Cyber Bullying. Policies must include include definitions of harassment, intimidation, bullying and Cyber Bullying consistent with ORS 339.351 (2009), definition of "protected class" consistent with ORS 339.351 (2009), a description of expected behavior, consequences and remedial action for those committing acts, uniform procedures for reporting, and uniform procedures for investigation, response to acts and requested review of response to a report. ORS 339.351 (2001) defines Cyber Bullying as the use of any electronic communication devise to harass, intimidate or bully."
Hazing
No state policy addressing elementary or secondary schools.
Source: National Association of State Boards of Education
Last Updated: 6/19/2009
