Key Components

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

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

There are no specific groups listed under Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state policy guidance is available at the Pennsylvania Department of Education website .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Pennsylvania State Laws and Regulations	Present in Oregon Model Policy
District Policy	YES	YES
District Policy Review	YES	YES

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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What are the Pennsylvania laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute 18 §2709. Harassment
• Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute 24 §13-1303.1-A. Policy relating to bullying
• Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute 24 §5351. Short Title
• Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute 24 §5352. Definitions
• Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute 24 §5353. Hazing Prohibited
• Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute 24 §5354 Enforcement by institution and secondary school

For More Information

Visit the Pennsylvania 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 22, 2017