Outline of the state of Maine
State
Maine
Addressed

Category
Bullying Policy—Consequences

Category
Bullying Policy—Consequences

State law addresses disciplinary consequences for bullying behavior.

Maine Revised Statutes 20-A 6554. Prohibition on bullying in public schools

4.  Scope. This section applies to bullying that:

  • G.  A clear statement that any person who engages in bullying, who is determined to have knowingly and falsely accused another of bullying or who engages in acts of retaliation against a person who reports a suspected incident of bullying is subject to disciplinary actions, which actions may include but are not limited to imposing a series of graduated consequences that include alternative discipline;
Policy Type
Statute