Key Components

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

Harassment, intimidation, and Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

There are no specific groups listed under Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state model policy is available on the Oklahoma State Department of Education website .

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Oklahoma State Laws and Regulations	Present in Oklahoma Model Policy
District Policy	YES	YES
District Policy Review	YES	NO

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

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What are the Oklahoma laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 21, §48-1190. Prohibition against hazing - Presumption - Penalty – Definition
• Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §8-104. Emergency transfers
• Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.2. Short title
• Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.3. Purpose and definitions
• Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.4. Control and discipline of child
• Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.5. Legislative intent – Safe school committee – applicability
• Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.6. Separation of victim and offender
• Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.7. Suicide prevention and awareness
• Oklahoma Administrative Code §210:10-1-20. Implementation of policies prohibiting bullying

For More Information

Visit the Oklahoma State 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