Key Components

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

Harassment, hazing, and bullying are each defined separately.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

The following groups are listed under Vermont anti-bullying laws and regulations:

• Race
• Creed
• Color
• National origin
• Marital status
• Sex
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity
• Disability

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 Vermont state model policy. and state model procedures are available on the Vermont Agency of Education website.

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

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in Vermont State Laws and Regulations	Present in Vermont Model Policy
Purpose	YES	YES
Scope	YES	YES
Prohibited Behavior	YES	YES
Enumerated Groups	YES	YES

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Vermont State Laws and Regulations	Present in Vermont Model Policy
Communications	YES	YES
Training/Prevention	YES	YES
Transparency/Monitoring	YES	YES
Legal Remedies	YES	YES

NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.

What are the Vermont laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §11. Classifications and definitions 
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §570. Harassment, hazing, and bullying prevention policies 
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §570a. Harassment
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §570b. Hazing 
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §570c. Bullying 
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §570f. Harassment; notice and response 
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §570i. Definitions 
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §570j. Unlawful conduct 
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §570k. Civil penalty; Judicial Bureau; waiver penalty 
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §570l. Criminal prosecution and civil action 
• Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §1161a. Discipline 

For More Information

Visit the Vermont Agency of Education’s “School Climate” 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 20, 2017