Key Components

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

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

There are no specific groups listed under Michigan anti-bullying laws and regulations. The law states that all pupils are protected and that bullying is equally prohibited without regard to subject matter or motivation.

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 Michigan state model policy is available on the Michigan Department of Education website .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Michigan State Laws and Regulations	Present in Michigan Model Policy
District Policy	YES	N/A
District Policy Review	YES	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

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

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What are the Michigan state laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Michigan Compiled Laws §380.1300a. Sexual harassment policy
• Michigan Compiled Laws §380.1310b. Policy prohibiting bullying; adoption and implementation by board of school district or intermediate school district or board of directors of public school academy; public hearing; submission of policy to department; contents of policy; annual report of incidents of bullying; school employee, school volunteer, pupil, or parent or guardian reporting act of bullying to school official; modified policy; definitions; section to be known as “Matt Epling Safe School Law”
• Michigan Compiled Laws §380.1310c. Restorative practices as alternative or in addition to suspension or expulsion; definitions.
• Michigan Compiled Laws §750.411t. Hazing prohibited; violation; penalty; exceptions; certain defenses barred; definitions; section title

For More Information

Visit the Michigan Department of Education “Safe 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