(d) A school employee who has witnessed or has reliable information that a student or school employee has been subject to any act of bullying or harassing behavior shall report the incident to the appropriate school official. (e) A student or volunteer who has witnessed or has reliable information that a student or school employee has been subject to any act of bullying or harassing behavior should report the incident to the appropriate school official.

(a) Before December 31, 2009, each local school administrative unit shall adopt a policy prohibiting bullying or harassing behavior. (b) The policy shall contain, at a minimum, the following components:

• (1) A statement prohibiting bullying or harassing behavior.
• (2) A definition of bullying or harassing behavior no less inclusive than that set forth in this Article.
• (3) A description of the type of behavior expected for each student and school employee.
• (4) Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a person who commits an act of bullying or harassment.
• (5) A procedure for reporting an act of bullying or harassment, including a provision that permits a person to report such an act anonymously. This shall not be construed to permit formal disciplinary action solely on the basis of an anonymous report.
• (6) A procedure for prompt investigation of reports of serious violations and complaints of any act of bullying or harassment, identifying either the principal or the principal's designee as the person responsible for the investigation.