(1) By March 31, 2009, the State Board, after consultation with and input from local school systems, shall develop a model policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, or intimidation in schools.

(2) The model policy developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:

• (i) A statement prohibiting bullying, harassment, and intimidation in schools;
• (ii) A statement prohibiting reprisal or retaliation against individuals who report acts of bullying, harassment, or intimidation;
• (iii) A definition of bullying, harassment, or intimidation that is either the same as set forth in subsection (a) of this section or a definition that is not less inclusive than that definition;
• (iv) Standard consequences and remedial actions for persons committing acts of bullying, harassment, or intimidation and for persons engaged in reprisal or retaliation;
• (v) Standard consequences and remedial actions for persons found to have made false accusations;
• (vi) Model procedures for reporting acts of bullying, harassment, and intimidation;
• (vii) Model procedures for providing notice of an act of bullying, harassment, or intimidation to:
• 1. A parent or guardian of the alleged victim, within 3 business days after the date the act is reported; and
• 2. A parent or guardian of the alleged perpetrator, within 5 business days after the date the act is reported;
• (viii) Model procedures for the prompt investigation of acts of bullying, harassment, and intimidation;
• (ix) Information about the types of support services available to the student bully, victim, and any bystanders;
• (x) Information regarding the availability and use of the bullying, harassment, or intimidation form under § 7-424 of this subtitle; and
• (xi) Information regarding the availability and use of an anonymous two-way electronic tip program established under § 7-424 of this subtitle.