State
Utah
Category
Bullying Policy—Prohibitions
Category
Bullying Policy—Prohibitions
Category
Bullying Policy—Prohibitions
Category
Bullying Policy—Prohibitions
State law prohibits bullying behavior.
Utah Administrative Code R277-613-2. Definitions.
(9) "Policy" means Standard and procedures that:
- (a) are required in Section 53G-9-605;
- (b) include the provisions of Section 53G-8-202; and
- (c) provide additional Standard, procedures, and training adopted in an open meeting by an LEA board that:
- (i) define bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct;
- (ii) prohibit bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct;
- (iii) require regular annual discussion and training designed to prevent bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, and retaliation among school employees and students; and
- (iv) provide for enforcement through employment action or student discipline.
Policy Type
Regulation
Source
Utah Code 53G-9-605. Bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct, and retaliation policy.
(3) A policy shall include the following components:
- (a) definitions of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, and abusive conduct that are consistent with this chapter;
- (b) language prohibiting bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, and abusive conduct;
- (c) language prohibiting retaliation against an individual who reports conduct that is prohibited under this chapter;
- (d) language prohibiting making a false report of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct, or retaliation;
Policy Type
Statute
Source