Key Components

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

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

There are no specific groups listed under Ohio anti-bullying laws or regulations.

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

The Ohio state model policy is available on the Ohio Board of Education website .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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What are the Ohio laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Ohio Revised Code Annotated §3301.22. Model harassment prevention policy
• Ohio Revised Code Annotated §3313.666. District policy prohibiting harassment required
• Ohio Revised Code Annotated §3313.667. District bullying prevention initiatives

For More Information

Visit the Ohio Department of Education’s “Safe and Supportive Learning” and “SaferSchoolsOhio” webpages.

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