Key Components

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

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

There are no specific groups listed under South Carolina 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 Rhode Island state model policy is available on the South Carolina Department of Education website.

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

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

• South Carolina Code Annotated §59-63-110. Safe school climate act
• South Carolina Code Annotated §59-63-120. Definitions
• South Carolina Code Annotated §59-63-130. Prohibited conduct; reports by witnesses
• South Carolina Code Annotated §59-63-140. Local school districts to adopt policies prohibiting harassment; required components; model policies by State Board of Education; bullying prevention programs
• South Carolina Code Annotated §59-63-150. Availability of civil or criminal redress; immunity of reporting school employee or volunteer
• South Caroline Code Annotated §59-63-210. Grounds for which trustees may expel, suspend, or transfer pupils; petition for readmission; expulsion, suspension, or transfer
• South Carolina Code Annotated §59-63-217. Barring enrollment of student; grounds; notice and hearing; duration of bar
• South Carolina Code Annotated §59-63-275. Student hazing prohibited; definitions
• South Carolina Code Annotated §59-63-425. Transfer upon violation of restraining order; interscholastic activity eligibility

For More Information

Visit the South Carolina Department of Education’s “Bullying” 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