Bullying/Harassment
Statute 118.13 (1997), which prohibits discrimination against students based on gender, race, religion national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, has been interpreted through Code PI 9 (1986) to include a prohibition against harassment that substantially interferes with a pupil s school performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment. Bullying behavior may fall under this definition.
Cyber Bullying
No state policy.
Hazing
No specific state policy. However, Statute 118.13, which prohibits discrimination against students based on gender, race, religion national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, has been interpreted through Code PI 9 to include a prohibition against harassment that substantially interferes with a pupil s school performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment. Hazing behavior may fall under this definition.
Source: National Association of State Boards of Education
Last Updated: 10/16/2008
