Key Components

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

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

There are no specific groups listed under Idaho anti-bullying laws and 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 Idaho state model policy is available on the Idaho Department of Education website .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

• Idaho Code §18-917. Hazing
• Idaho Code §18-917a. Student harassment, intimidation, bullying
• Idaho Code §33-132. Internet use policy required
• Idaho Code §33-205. Denial of school attendance
• Idaho Code §33-512. Governance of schools
• Idaho Code §33-1631. Requirements for harassment, intimidation and bullying information and professional development
• State Board of Education Administrative Rule §08.02.03.160. Safe environment and discipline

For More Information

Visit the Idaho State Department of Education’s “Safe and Drug Free 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 21, 2017