Key Components

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

Bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct, and retaliation.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

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

• Race
• Color
• National origin
• Sex
• Disability
• Religion
• Gender identity
• Sexual orientation

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 create anti-bullying policies for my school or district?

The Utah state model policy   is available on the Utah State Board of Education website.

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Utah State Laws or Regulations	Present in Utah Model Policy
District Policy	YES	N/A
District Policy Review	YES	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

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What are the Utah and regulations that cover bullying?

• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11-904. Grounds for suspension or expulsion from a public school 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11a-101. Title 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11a-102. Definitions 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11a-201.Bullying, hazing, and cyber-bullying prohibited 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11a-202. Retaliation and making a false allegation prohibited 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11a-203. Parental notification of certain incidents and threats required 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11a-301. Bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct, and retaliation policy 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11a-302. Model policy and state board of education duties 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11a-401. Training, education, prevention   -- standards
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-11a-402. Other forms of legal redress 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-15-1301. Youth suicide prevention programs required in secondary schools -- State Board of Education to develop model programs -- Reporting requirements 
• Utah Code Annotated §53A-15-1302. Parent education -- Mental health -- Bullying -- Safety 
• Utah Code Annotated §76-9-201. Electronic communication harassment – definitions -- penalties 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609.1. Authority and purpose 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609.2. Definitions 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609.3. Incorporation of least restricted behavioral interventions (LRBI) technical assistance manual by reference 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609.4. LEA responsibility to develop plans 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609-5. Physical restraint and seclusionary time out 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609-6. Implementation 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609-7. Special education exception(s) to this rule 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609.8. Parent/Guardian notification and court referral 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609.9. Model policies 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-609-10. LEA compliance 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-613-1. Definitions 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-613-2. Authority and purpose 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-613-3. Utah State Board of Education responsibilities 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-613-4. LEA responsibilities to create bullying policies 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-613-5. Training by LEAs specific to participants in public school athletic programs and school clubs 
• Utah State Board of Education Rule §R277-613-6. Professional responsibilities of employee and volunteer coaches 

For More Information

Visit the Utah State Board 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 20, 2017