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Section 301 | Bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, hazing, and retaliation policy. |
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53A-11a-301. Bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, hazing, and retaliation policy. (1) On or before September 1, 2012, each school board shall adopt a bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, and hazing policy consistent with this chapter. (2) The policy shall: (a) be developed only with input from: (i) students; (ii) parents; (iii) teachers; (iv) school administrators; (v) school staff; or (vi) local law enforcement agencies; and (b) provide protection to a student, regardless of the student's legal status. (3) The policy shall include the following components: (a) definitions of bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, and hazing that are consistent with this chapter; (b) language prohibiting bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, and hazing; (c) language prohibiting retaliation against an individual who reports conduct that is prohibited under this chapter; and (d) language prohibiting making a false report of bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, hazing, or retaliation. (4) A copy of the policy shall be included in student conduct handbooks and employee handbooks. (5) A policy may not permit formal disciplinary action that is based solely on an anonymous report of bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, hazing, or retaliation. (6) Nothing in this chapter is intended to infringe upon the right of a school employee or student to exercise their right of free speech.
Amended by Chapter 235, 2011 General Session |
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