Outline of the state of Utah
State
Utah
Addressed

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

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