Key Components

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

Harassment.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

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

• Race
• Sex
• Religion
• National origin
• Disability

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 at my school or district?

The Alabama model anti-harassment policy (PDF - 123KB) is available on the Alabama State Department of Education website .

Which of the key components can be found in Alabama anti-bullying laws and policies?

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Alabama State Laws and Regulations	Present in Alabama Model Policy
District Policy	YES	YES
District Policy Review	NO	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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

What are the Alabama laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Alabama Code §16-1-23. Hazing prohibited; penalty
• Alabama Code §16-28B-1. Short title
• Alabama Code §16-28B-2. Legislative intent
• Alabama Code §16-28B-3. Definitions
• Alabama Code §16-28B-4. Prohibited behavior; complaints; school plans or programs
• Alabama Code §16-28B-5. Model policy
• Alabama Code §16-28B-6. Duties of schools
• Alabama Code §16-28B-7. Freedoms of speech and expression
• Alabama Code §16-28B-8. Suicide prevention programs, training, and policies; advisory committee; liability
• Alabama Code §16-28B-9. Adoption of local policies

For More Information

Visit the Alabama State Department of Education’s “Stop Bullying in Alabama” 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