Key Components

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

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

No.

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

There are no specific groups listed under Alaska’s anti-bullying laws or regulations.

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

The Association of Alaska School Boards’ (AASB) state model policy analyzed for this profile is no longer available online.

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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What are the Alaska laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Alaska Statute §14.33.200. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying policy
• Alaska Statute §14.33.210. Reporting of incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying
• Alaska Statute §14.33.220. Reporting; no reprisals
• Alaska Statute §14.33.230. Immunity from suit
• Alaska Statute §14.33.250. Definitions

For More Information

Visit the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development’s “Bullying” 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