Key Components

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

Harassment, bullying, intimidation, taunting, and discrimination.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

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

• Race
• Color
• Weight
• National origin
• Ethnic group
• Religion or religious practice
• Disability
• Sexual orientation
• Gender or sex

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 New York state model policy is available on the New York State Education Department website .

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

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in New York State Laws and Regulations	Present in New York 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 York State Laws and Regulations	Present in New York Model Policy
District Policy	YES	YES
District Policy Review	YES	YES

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

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

What are the New York laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• New York Education Law §10. Legislative intent
• New York Education Law §11. Definitions
• New York Education Law §12. Discrimination and harassment prohibited
• New York Education Law §13. Policies and guidelines
• New York Education Law §14. Commissioner’s responsibilities
• New York Education Law §15. Reporting by commissioner
• New York Education Law §16. Protection of people who report discrimination or harassment
• New York Education Law §17. Application
• New York Education Law §18. Severability and construction
• New York Education Law §801-a. Instruction in civility, citizenship and character education
• New York Education Law §814. Courses of study in internet safety
• New York Education Law §2801-a. School safety plans
• New York Social Services Law §458-L. Education reform program
• New York Administrative Code 100.2. (L)(2) Code of conduct
• New York Administrative Code 100.2. (jj). Dignity for all students school employee training program
• New York Administrative Code 100.2. (kk). Dignity Act reporting requirements

For More Information

Visit the New York State Education Department’s “The Dignity Act” 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