Key Components

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

Bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment. Each of these terms are defined separately.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

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

• Race
• Color
• National Origin
• Ancestry
• Sex, including gender identity and expression
• Religion
• Disability
• Sexual orientation

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?

Hawaii does not have a state model policy.

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

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in Hawaii State Laws and Regulations	Present in Hawaii 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 Hawaii State Laws and Regulations	Present in Hawaii Model Policy
District Policy	N/A	N/A
District Policy Review	N/A	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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What are the Hawaii laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Administrative Code §8-19-2. Definitions
• Administrative Code §8-19-6. Prohibited student conduct; class offenses
• Administrative Code §8-19-13. Prohibited student conduct; class offenses

For More Information

Visit the Hawaii State Department of Education’s “Anti-Bullying Work” 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