Outline of the state of New Mexico
State
New Mexico
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Category
Bullying Policy—Prohibitions

Category
Bullying Policy—Prohibitions

State law prohibits bullying behavior.

New Mexico Administrative Code 6.12.7.8 Bullying Prevention Policies - Adoption and Enforcement

A. By January 1, 2020, each local school board or governing body shall adopt and enforce policies to:

  • (1) prevent bullying and cyberbullying:
  • (a) on its property, including electronic communication on or with the use of its property;
  • (b) at school or district-sponsored events; and
  • (c) on any school-sponsored transportation; and
  • (2) prohibit electronic communication directed at a student that is published with the intent that it be seen by or disclosed to that student and that substantially interferes with the student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the public school.

B. Each local school board and governing body shall control the content of its policy, provided that the policy includes:

  • (1) the definitions as set forth in this rule;
  • (2) a statement prohibiting bullying;
  • (3) a statement prohibiting retaliation against persons who report or witness incidents of bullying;
Policy Type
Regulation

New Mexico Statutes 22-35-3. Bullying prevention policies; adoption and enforcement.

A. By January 1, 2020, each local school board shall adopt and enforce policies to:

  • (1) prevent bullying:
  • (a) on its property, including electronic communication on or with the use of its property;
  • (b) at sponsored functions; and
  • (c) on its to-and-from-school transportation or any school-sponsored transportation; and
  • (2) prohibit electronic communication directed at a student, that is published with the intent that it be seen by or disclosed to that student and that substantially interferes with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or privileges provided by the public school.

B. Each local school board shall control the content of its policy; provided that the policy includes:

  • (1) the definitions as set forth in the Safe Schools for All Students Act [22-35-1 NMSA 1978];
  • (2) a statement prohibiting bullying;
  • (3) a statement prohibiting retaliation against persons who report or witness incidents of bullying;
Policy Type
Statute