Key Components

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

Bullying and harassment.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

There are no specific groups listed under Kentucky 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 Kentucky state model policy is available on the Kentucky Department of Education website .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Kentucky State Laws and Regulations	Present in Kentucky Model Policy
District Policy	YES	N/A
District Policy Review	YES	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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What are the Kentucky state laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §2.227. Anti-Bullying Month
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.148. Definition of “bullying” – discipline guidelines and model policy – Local code of acceptable behavior and discipline – Required content of code
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.150. Suspension or expulsion of pupils
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.154. Principal’s duty to report certain acts to local law enforcement agency
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.155. Reporting of specified incidents of student conduct -- Notation on school records -- Report to law enforcement of certain student conduct – Immunity
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.156. Reporting of commission of felony KRS Chapter 508 offense against a student -- Investigation -- Immunity from liability for reporting -- Privileges no bar to reporting
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.183. Prohibited act by students – Right of student – Administrative remedies
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.440. Legislative findings on school safety and order
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.441. Definitions for chapter
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.444. Administrative regulation relating to school safety – role of department of education to maintain statewide data collection system – reportable incidents – annual statistical reports – confidentiality
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §525.070. Harassment
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §525.080. Harassing communications

For More Information

Visit the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s “Bullying Resources” webpage and the Kentucky Department of Education’s “Bullying and Harassment” and “Bullying Prevention Spotlight” webpages.

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 19, 2017