Key Components

What term is used in the South Dakota anti-bullying laws and regulations?

Bullying, harassment, and intimidation.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

There are no specific groups listed under South Dakota anti-bullying laws or regulations. School districts are prohibited from creating protected classes of students in anti-bullying policies.

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

The South Dakota state model policy guidelines are embedded in state statute .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in South Dakota State Laws and Regulations	Present in South Dakota Model Policy
District Policy	YES	N/A
District Policy Review	NO	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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

What are the South Dakota laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-14. Adoption of bullying policy
• South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-15. Bullying defined
• South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-16. Bullying policy requirements
• South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-17. Action for damages from bullying--Immunity for reporting
• South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-18. Incidents involving electronic devices
• South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-19. Model bullying policy 

For More Information

Visit the South Dakota Department of Education’s “Safe, Drug and Gun Free Schools” website.

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