Category
Limits on Referrals to Law Enforcement
Category
Limits on Referrals to Law Enforcement
State law requires districts to establish formal procedures governing referrals to local law enforcement.
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 140 Tobacco use prohibited on public school grounds
No person shall be permitted to use tobacco products or tobacco substitutes as defined in 7 V.S.A. § 1001 on public school grounds or at public school sponsored functions. Public school boards may adopt policies that include confiscation and appropriate referrals to law enforcement authorities.
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 570b. Hazing
The hazing prevention policy required by section 570 of this title and its plan for implementation shall include:
(1) a statement that hazing, as defined in subdivision 11(a)(30) of this title, is prohibited and may be subject to civil penalties pursuant to article 3 of this subchapter 5;
(2) a procedure that directs students, staff, parents, and guardians how to report violations and file complaints;
(3) a procedure for investigating reports of violations and complaints;
(4) a description of the circumstances under which hazing may be reported to a law enforcement agency;
(5) appropriate penalties or sanctions or both for organizations that or individuals who engage in hazing and revocation or suspension of an organization's permission to operate or exist within the institution's purview if that organization knowingly permits, authorizes, or condones hazing;
(6) a description of how the school board will ensure that teachers and other staff members receive training in preventing, recognizing, and responding to hazing; and
(7) annual designation of two or more people at each school campus to receive complaints and a procedure for publicizing those people's availability.
Vermont Statutes 16 V.S.A. § 570c. Bullying
The bullying prevention policy required by section 570 of this title and its plan for implementation shall include: (1) a statement that bullying, as defined in subdivision 11(a)(32) of this title, is prohibited; (2) a procedure that directs students, staff, parents, and guardians how to report violations and file complaints; (3) a procedure for investigating reports of violations and complaints; (4) a description of the circumstances under which bullying may be reported to a law enforcement agency; (5) consequences and appropriate remedial action for students who commit bullying; (6) a description of how the school board will ensure that teachers and other staff members receive training in preventing, recognizing, and responding to bullying; and (7) annual designation of two or more people at each school campus to receive complaints and a procedure both for publicizing the availability of those people and clarifying that their designation does not preclude a student from bringing a complaint to any adult in the building.