Key Components

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

Bullying and harassment are defined separately.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

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

• Sex
• Religion
• Race

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 Florida state model policy is available on the Florida Department of Education website .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Florida State Laws and Regulations	Present in Florida Model Policy
Definitions	YES	YES
Reporting	YES	YES
Investigations	YES	YES
Written Records	YES	YES
Consequences	YES	YES
Mental Health	YES	YES

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.

What are the Florida laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Florida Statutes Annotated §1003.4205. Disability History and Awareness Instruction
• Florida Statutes Annotated §1006.07. District school board duties relating to student discipline and school safety
• Florida Statutes Annotated §1006.135. Hazing prohibited at schools with any of grades 6-12
• Florida Statutes Annotated §1006.147. Bullying and harassment prohibited

For More Information

Visit the Florida Department of Education’s “Bullying 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 21, 2017