Ohio Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

What term is used in the Ohio anti-bullying laws?

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes. (Effective as of 11/4/2012)

What groups are listed under Ohio state law?

There are no specific groups listed in Ohio anti-bullying laws.
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 Ohio Board of Education .

Which of the key components can be found in Ohio anti-bullying laws and policies?

Key Components	Present in Ohio State Laws	Present in Ohio Model Policy
DEFINITIONS
Purpose	YES	YES
Scope	YES	YES
Prohibited Behavior	YES	YES
Enumerated Groups	NO	NO
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT
District Policy	YES	N/A
District Policy Review	NO	N/A
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS
Definitons	YES	N/A
Reporting	YES	YES
Investigations	YES	YES
Written Records	YES	YES
Consequences	YES	YES
Mental Health	NO	YES
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
Communications	YES	YES
Training/Prevention	YES	YES
Transparency/Monitoring	YES	YES
Legal Remedies	YES	NO