Key Components

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

Bullying. Harassment is defined separately.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

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

• Race
• Color
• Sex
• Ethnicity
• National origin
• Religion
• Disability
• Age
• Sexual orientation

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

The New Mexico state model policy is available on the New Mexico Public Education Department website.

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in New Mexico State Laws and Regulations	Present in New Mexico Model Policy
District Policy	YES	YES
District Policy Review	NO	YES

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in New Mexico State Laws and Regulations	Present in New Mexico Model Policy
Definitions	YES	YES
Reporting	YES	YES
Investigations	YES	YES
Written Records	NO	YES
Consequences	YES	YES
Mental Health	YES	NO

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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What are the New Mexico state laws that cover bullying?

• New Mexico Education Code §22-2-21. Bullying and cyberbullying prevention programs
• New Mexico Education Code §32A-25-1. Short title
• New Mexico Education Code §32A-25-2. Purposes
• New Mexico Education Code §32A-25-3. Carlos Vigil memorial board; created
• New Mexico Education Code §32A-25-4. Carlos Vigil memorial board; duties
• New Mexico Education Code §32A-25-5. Eradicate bullying fund created; grant application review
• New Mexico Administrative Code §6.11.2.7. Definitions
• New Mexico Administrative Code §6.12.7.1. Issuing agency 
• New Mexico Administrative Code §6.12.7.2. Scope
• New Mexico Administrative Code §6.12.7.3. Statutory authority
• New Mexico Administrative Code §6.12.7.4. Duration
• New Mexico Administrative Code §6.12.7.5. Effective date
• New Mexico Administrative Code §6.12.7.6. Objective
• New Mexico Administrative Code §6.12.7.7. Definitions
• New Mexico Administrative Code §6.12.7.8. Requirements

For More Information

Visit the New Mexico Public Education Department’s “Stop Bullying in New Mexico Schools” 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