Key Components

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

Bullying, harassment, and intimidation.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

The following groups are listed under Illinois anti-bullying laws and regulations:

• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Sex
• National origin
• Ancestry
• Age
• Marital status
• Physical or mental disability
• Military status
• Sexual orientation
• Gender-related identity or expression
• Unfavorable discharge from military service
• Association with a person or group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics
• Any other distinguishing characteristic

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 for my school or district?

The Illinois state policy guidance document is available on the Illinois Association of School Boards website . 

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

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in Illinois State Laws and Regulations	Present in Illinois Model Policy
Purpose	YES	YES
Scope	YES	YES
Prohibited Behavior	YES	YES
Enumerated Groups	YES	YES

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Illinois State Laws and Regulations	Present in Illinois Model Policy
District Policy	YES	YES
District Policy Review	YES	YES

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Illinois State Laws and Regulations	Present in Illinois Model Policy
Definitions	YES	YES
Reporting	YES	YES
Investigations	YES	YES
Written Records	YES	YES
Consequences	YES	YES
Mental Health	YES	YES

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Illinois State Laws and Regulations	Present in Illinois Model Policy
Communications	YES	YES
Training/Prevention	YES	NO
Transparency/Monitoring	YES	NO
Legal Remedies	YES	NO

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

What are the Illinois laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• 105 Illinois Compiled Statutes §5/10-20.14. Student discipline policies; parent-teacher advisory committee
• 105 Illinois Compiled Statutes §5/10-22.6(d-5). Suspension or expulsion of pupils; school searches
• 105 Illinois Compiled Statutes §5/22-12. Preventing or interfering with a child’s attendance at school
• 105 Illinois Compiled Statutes §5/27-13.3. Internet safety education curriculum
• 105 Illinois Compiled Statutes §5/27-23.7. Bullying prevention
• 105 Illinois Compiled Statutes §5/34-84a.1. Principals shall report incidents of intimidation

For More Information

Visit the Illinois State Board of Education’s “Climate and Culture” webpage.

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 21, 2017