Tennessee - Bullying Policy Consequences: Policy or Plan Requirements
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Policy Or Plan Requirements
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Statute2017 Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-4503. Adoption of policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying by the school district.
(a) Each school district shall adopt a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying. School districts are encouraged to develop the policy after consultation with parents and guardians, school employees, volunteers, students, administrators and community representatives.
(b) School districts shall include in the policies:
- (1) A statement prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying;
- (2) A definition of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying;
- (3) A description of the type of behavior expected from each student;
- (4) A statement of the consequences and appropriate remedial action for a person who commits an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyber-bullying;
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