Key Components

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

Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

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

• Disability
• Gender
• Gender identity
• Gender expression
• Nationality
• Race or ethnicity
• Religion
• Sexual orientation
• Association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics

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 California sample policy for bullying prevention and a sample action plan are available on the California Department of Education website .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

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What are the California laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• California Education Code §200.
• California Education Code §201.
• California Education Code §210.2.
• California Education Code §210.7.
• California Education Code §212.
• California Education Code §212.1.
• California Education Code §212.3.
• California Education Code §212.5.
• California Education Code §212.6
• California Education Code §220.
• California Education Code §221.1
• California Education Code §234
• California Education Code §234.1
• California Education Code §234.2
• California Education Code §234.3
• California Education Code §234.5
• California Education Code §32260
• California Education Code §32261
• California Education Code §32262
• California Education Code §32265
• California Education Code §32270
• California Education Code §32282
• California Education Code §32283
• California Education Code §32283.5
• California Education Code §33546
• California Education Code §48900
• California Education Code §48900.1
• California Education Code §48900.2
• California Education Code §48900.3
• California Education Code §48900.4
• California Education Code §48900.5
• California Education Code §48900.6
• California Education Code §48900.7
• California Education Code §48900.8
• California Education Code §48900.9
• 5 CCR § 4600. General definitions
• 5 CCR § 4610. Purpose and scope
• 5 CCR § 4611. Referring complaint issues to other appropriate state or federal agencies
• 5 CCR § 4620. LEA responsibilities
• 5 CCR § 4621. District policies and procedures
• 5 CCR § 4622. Notice
• 5 CCR § 4630. Filing a local complaint; Procedures, time lines
• 5 CCR § 4631. Responsibilities of the LEA
• 5 CCR § 4632. Appeal of LEA decision - Grounds
• 5 CCR § 4633. Appeal of LEA decision
• 5 CCR § 4640. Filing a state complaint that has not first been filed at the Local Educational Agency (LEA); Time lines, notice, appeal rights
• 5 CCR § 4650. Basis of direct state intervention
• 5 CCR § 4651. Notification
• 5 CCR § 4660. Department resolution procedures
• 5 CCR § 4662. Investigation timeline
• 5 CCR § 4663. Department investigation procedures
• 5 CCR § 4664. Department investigation report
• 5 CCR § 4665. Discretionary reconsideration of department investigation report
• 5 CCR § 4670. Enforcement
• 5 CCR § 4915. General prohibitions
• 5 CCR § 4916. Sexual harassment definitions
• 5 CCR § 4917. Notification requirements
• 5 CCR § 4963. Prohibitions
• 5 CCR § 4964. Confidentiality
• 5 CCR § 4965. Disciplinary action

For More Information

Visit the California Department of Education’s “Bullying and Hate-Motivated Behavior Prevention” 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 20, 2017