Missouri Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Missouri anti-bullying laws?
Bullying
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Missouri state law?
There are no specific groups listed in Missouri anti-bullying laws.
Schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of different personal characteristics. Find out when bullying may be a civil rights violation.
Schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of different personal characteristics. Find out when bullying may be a civil rights violation.
Is there a state model policy I can use to create anti-bullying policies at my school or district?
A state model policy, Prohibition Against Illegal Discrimination and Harassment and Hazing and Bullying, is available by request from the Missouri School Boards’ Association.
Which of the key components can be found in Missouri anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Missouri State Laws | Present in Missouri Model Policy |
|---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
NO | YES | |
YES | NO | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
NO | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
NO | N/A | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
NO | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
NO | NO | |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Missouri state laws that cover bullying?
- Missouri Revised Statutes §160.261 – Discipline, written policy established by local boards of education--contents--reporting requirements; additional restrictions for certain suspensions; weapons offense, mandatory suspension or expulsion; no civil liability for authorized personnel; spanking not child abuse, when--investigation procedure; officials falsifying reports, penalty
- Missouri Revised Statutes §160.775 – Antibullying policy required; definition; requirements
- Missouri Revised Statutes §167.117 – Principal, teachers, school employees to report certain acts, to whom, exceptions; limit on liability; penalty
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