Key Components

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

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

The following groups are listed under Minnesota anti-bullying laws and regulations, although prohibited conduct need not be based on any particular characteristic:

• Race
• Ethnicity
• Color
• Creed
• Religion
• National origin
• Immigration status
• Sex
• Marital status
• Familial status
• Socioeconomic status
• Physical appearance
• Sexual orientation, including gender identity and expression
• Academic status related to student performance
• Disability, or status with regard to public assistance
• Age

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 Minnesota state model policy is available on the Minnesota Department of Education website .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Minnesota State Laws and Regulations	Present in Minnesota Model Policy
Communications	YES	YES
Training/Prevention	YES	YES
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 Minnesota state laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Minnesota Statutes §121A.03. Model policy
• Minnesota Statutes §121A.031. School student bullying policy
• Minnesota Statutes §121A.0311. Notice of the rights and responsibilities of students and parents under the Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools Act
• Minnesota Statutes §121A.69. Hazing policy
• Minnesota Statues §125B.15. Internet access for students
• Minnesota Statutes §127A.051. School Safety Technical Assistance Council
• Minnesota Statutes §127A.052. School Safety Technical Assistance Center

For More Information

Visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s “Ensuring Safe and Supportive Schools” website.

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 20, 2017