Key Components

What terms are used in American Samoa anti-bullying laws and regulations?

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

What groups are listed under American Samoa anti-bullying laws and regulations?

There are no specific groups listed under American Samoa anti-bullying laws or regulations.

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Is there a model policy I can use to create anti-bullying policies for my school or district?

American Samoa does not have a model policy.

Which of the key components can be found in American Samoa anti-bullying laws, regulations, and model policies?

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in American Samoa Laws and Regulations	Present in American Samoa Model Policy
Purpose	YES	N/A
Scope	YES	N/A
Prohibited Behavior	YES	N/A
Enumerated Groups	NO	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in American Samoa Laws and Regulations	Present in American Samoa Model Policy
District Policy	N/A	N/A
District Policy Review	NO	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in American Samoa Laws and Regulations	Present in American Samoa Model Policy
Definitions	N/A	N/A
Reporting	YES	N/A
Investigations	NO	N/A
Written Records	NO	N/A
Consequences	YES	N/A
Mental Health	NO	N/A

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in American Samoa Laws and Regulations	Present in American Samoa Model Policy
Communications	NO	N/A
Training/Prevention	NO	N/A
Transparency/Monitoring	NO	N/A
Legal Remedies	NO	N/A

NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.

What are the American Samoa laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Student Policy Handbook. §22. Control of dangerous and anti-social behavior – Bullying.
• Student Policy Handbook. §55. Use of technology.

Note: These policies were shared via email communication from AS DOE to the NCSSLE on April 8, 2015; a publically accessible version of this document has not been identified. For more information, contact: http://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/as.html.

For More Information

The key component framework used in the analysis of state laws is based on the review of legislation presented in the “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).

 

Content last updated on June 22, 2017