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Colorado Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Colorado anti-bullying laws?
Bullying.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
No.
What groups are listed under Colorado state law?
There are no specific groups listed in Colorado 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 Colorado Attorney General.
Which of the key components can be found in Colorado anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Colorado State Laws | Present in Colorado Model Policy |
---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
NO | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
YES | N/A | |
NO | YES | |
NO | YES | |
NO | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
NO | YES |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Colorado state laws that cover bullying?
- Colorado Revised Statutes §22-32-109.1 (2) – Community consultation on safe school plan, including conduct and discipline code
- Colorado Revised Statutes §22-32-109.1 – Board of Education – specific powers and duties – safe schools
For More Information
See “Bullying Prevention and Intervention ” by the Colorado Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).