Key Components

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

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

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

• Academic performance
• Disability
• Race
• Creed
• Color
• Sex
• Sexual orientation
• National origin
• Religion
• Ancestry
• Need for special education services

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

Colorado does not have a state model policy.

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

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in Colorado State Laws and Regulations	Present in Colorado Model Policy
Purpose	YES	N/A
Scope	YES	N/A
Prohibited Behavior	YES	N/A
Enumerated Groups	YES	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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What are the Colorado laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Colorado Revised Statutes §18-9-124. Hazing – penalties – legislative declaration
• Colorado Revised Statutes §22-32-109.1. Board of education - specific powers and duties - safe school plan - conduct and discipline code - safe school reporting requirements - school response framework - school resource officers - definitions - repeal
• Colorado Revised Statutes §22-93-101. Definitions
• Colorado Revised Statutes §22-93-102. School bullying education and prevention program – created
• Colorado Revised Statutes §22-93-103. School bullying education and prevention program – grant process – reports by grant recipients
• Colorado Revised Statutes §22-93-104. Rules
• Colorado Revised Statutes §22-93-105. School bullying prevention and education cash fund – created
• Colorado Revised Statutes §22-93-106. School bullying prevention and education – availability of best practices and other resources
• 1 CCR 301-99    Rules for the Administration of the School Bullying Prevention and Education Grant Program

For More Information

Visit the Colorado Department of Education’s “Bullying Prevention and Education” 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