Key Components

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

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

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

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

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

DEFINITIONS

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

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

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

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

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

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in West Virginia State Laws and Regulations	Present in West Virginia 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 West Virginia laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2-33. Rules for antihazing 
• West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-1. Legislative findings 
• West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-2. Definitions 
• West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-3. Policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying 
• West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-4. Immunity 
• West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-5. Policy training and education 
• West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-6. Liability 
• West Virginia Code Annotated §18A-5-1c. Bill of rights and responsibilities for students and school personnel 
• West Virginia Code Annotated §49-4-717. Sexting educational diversion program; requirements 
• West Virginia Code of State Regulations §126CSR99 Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools (4373) 

For More Information

Visit the West Virginia Department of Education’s “It Does Matter: Start the Conversation” and “Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation” webpages.

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