Key Components

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

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

There are no specific groups listed under North Dakota anti-bullying laws or regulations.

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

The North Dakota state model policy is available on the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction website .

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

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in North Dakota State Laws and Regulations	Present in North Dakota Model Policy
Purpose	YES	YES
Scope	YES	YES
Prohibited Behavior	YES	YES
Enumerated Groups	NO	NO

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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

What are the North Dakota laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• North Dakota Century Code Chapter 15.1-19-17. Bullying – Definition
• North Dakota Century Code Chapter 15.1-19-18. Bullying – Prohibition by policy
• North Dakota Century Code Chapter 15.1-19-19. Professional development activities
• North Dakota Century Code Chapter 15.1-19-20. Bullying prevention programs
• North Dakota Century Code Chapter 15.1-19-21. Causes of action – immunity – school district
• North Dakota Century Code Chapter 15.1-19-22. Causes of action – immunity – nonpublic schools

For More Information

Visit the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction’s “Safe and Healthy Schools” 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 22, 2017