Outline of the state of Nevada
State
Nevada
Addressed

Category
Bullying Policy—Review and Update

Category
Bullying Policy—Review and Update

State law addresses accountability by requiring districts to review and update anti-bullying policies and/or to submit policies to the state for review and approval.

Nevada Revised Statutes 388.1344. Membership; chair; duties.

  1. Each school safety team established pursuant to NRS 388.1343 must consist of the administrator of the school or his or her designee and the following persons appointed by the administrator: (a) A school counselor, school psychologist or social worker if the school employs a person in such a position full-time; (b) At least one teacher who teaches at the school; (c) At least one parent or legal guardian of a pupil enrolled in the school; (d) A school police officer or school resource officer if the school employs a person in such a position full-time; (e) For a middle school, junior high school or high school, one pupil enrolled in the school; and (f) Any other persons appointed by the administrator.
  2. The administrator of the school or his or her designee shall serve as the chair of the school safety team.
  3. The school safety team shall: (a) Meet at least two times each year; (b) Identify and address patterns of bullying or cyber-bullying; (c) Review and strengthen school policies to prevent and address bullying or cyber-bullying; (d) Provide information to school personnel, pupils enrolled in the school and parents and legal guardians of pupils enrolled in the school on methods to address bullying and cyber-bullying; and (e) To the extent money is available, participate in any training conducted by the school district or school regarding bullying and cyber-bullying.
Policy Type
Statute