A federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W. - Washington, D.C. 20201
-
-
-
-
- Add this to...
- Bookmark New York Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies on Delicious
- Bookmark Stop New York Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies on LinkedIn
- Bookmark New York Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies on Stumbleupon
- Rank Prevention New York Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies on Digg
- Rank Prevention New York Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies on Reddit
- Close
New York Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the New York anti-bullying laws?
Bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under New York state law?
The following groups are listed under New York law, although not limited to behavior based on characteristics (actual or perceived):
- Race
- Color
- Weight
- National origin
- Ethnic group
- Religion or religious practice
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Gender or sex
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 at my school or district?
A state model policy is available at the New York Education Department.
Which of the key components can be found in New York anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in New York State Laws | Present in New York Model Policy |
|---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | NO | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
NO | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | NO | |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the New York state laws that cover bullying?
- New York Law Article No. 55, §2801-a – School safety plans
- New York Education Law §10 – Legislative intent
- New York Education Law §11 – Definitions
- New York Education Law §12 – Discrimination and harassment prohibited New York Education Law §13 – Policies and guidelines
- New York Education Law §13 – Policies and guidelines
- New York Education Law §14 – Commissioner’s responsibilities
- New York Education Law §15 – Reporting by commissioner
- New York Education Law §16 – Protection of people who report discrimination or harassment
- New York Education Law §17 – Application
- New York Education Law §18 – Severability and construction
- New York Education Law §814 – Courses of study in internet safety
- New York Penal Law §240.30 – Aggravated harassment in the second degree
S7740-2011 was signed into law in July 2012 that additionally amends the above.
For More Information
See “Respect for All” by the New York Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).
-
Partners
-
Stay Connected
-
-
-
-
