Key Components

What terms are used in Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands anti-bullying laws and regulations?

Bullying, harassment, and intimidation.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

What groups are listed under the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands anti-bullying laws and regulations?

The following groups are listed under the CNMI administrative code:

• Race
• National origin
• Marital status
• Sex
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity
• Religion
• Ancestry
• Physical attributes
• Socio-economic status
• Familial status
• Physical or mental ability or disability

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Is there a model policy I can use to create anti-bullying policies for my school or district?

CNMI does not have a model policy.

Which of the key components can be found in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands anti-bullying laws, regulations, and model policies?

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in Northern Mariana Islands Laws and Regulations	Present in Northern Mariana Islands Model Policy
Purpose	YES	N/A
Scope	YES	N/A
Prohibited Behavior	YES	N/A
Enumerated Groups	YES	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Northern Mariana Islands Laws and Regulations	Present in Northern Mariana Islands Model Policy
District Policy	N/A	N/A
District Policy Review	N/A	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Northern Mariana Islands Laws and Regulations	Present in Northern Mariana Islands Model Policy
Definitions	YES	N/A
Reporting	YES	N/A
Investigations	NO	N/A
Written Records	NO	N/A
Consequences	YES	N/A
Mental Health	NO	N/A

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Northern Mariana Islands Laws and Regulations	Present in Northern Mariana Islands Model Policy
Communications	YES	N/A
Training/Prevention	NO	N/A
Transparency/Monitoring	NO	N/A
Legal Remedies	NO	N/A

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What are the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• 60-20-401. Discrimination and harassment prohibited
• 60-20-402. Sexual harassment of students
• 60-20-403. Bullying
• 60-20-446. Offense categories

For More Information

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