(b) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meaning:

• (1) Bullying means any pattern of harassment, intimidation, threatening behavior, physical acts, verbal or electronic communication directed toward a student or group of students that:
• (A) Results in or is reasonably perceived as being done with the intent to cause negative educational or physical results for the targeted individual or group; and
• (B) Is communicated in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school's educational mission or the education of any student.
• (2) At school means on school grounds, in school vehicles, at school-sponsored activities, or at school-sanctioned events.
• (3) Electronic Communication means the communication of any written, verbal, pictorial information or video content by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a mobile or cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunication device, or a computer.
• (4) Threatening Behavior means any pattern of behavior or isolated action, whether or not it is directed at another person, that a reasonable person would believe indicates potential for future harm to students, school personnel, or school property.

A. As used in the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act:

• 1. “Bullying” means any pattern of harassment, intimidation, threatening behavior, physical acts, verbal or electronic communication directed toward a student or group of students that results in or is reasonably perceived as being done with the intent to cause negative educational or physical results for the targeted individual or group and is communicated in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student;
• 2. “At school” means on school grounds, in school vehicles, at school-sponsored activities, or at school-sanctioned events;
• 3. “Electronic communication” means the communication of any written, verbal, pictorial information or video content by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a mobile or cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunication device, or a computer; and
• 4. “Threatening behavior” means any pattern of behavior or isolated action, whether or not it is directed at another person, that a reasonable person would believe indicates potential for future harm to students, school personnel, or school property. B. Nothing in this act shall be construed to impose a specific liability on any school district.

A. Each district board of education shall adopt a policy for the discipline of all children attending public school in that district, and for the investigation of reported incidents of bullying. The policy shall provide options for the discipline of the students and shall define Standard of conduct to which students are expected to conform. The policy shall:

1. Specifically address bullying by students at school and by electronic communication, if the communication is specifically directed at students or school personnel and concerns bullying at school