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Connecticut Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

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

Bullying. 

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.  

What groups are listed under Connecticut state law?

There are no specific groups listed in Connecticut anti-bullying laws.
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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 Connecticut Association of Boards of Education.

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

Key Components

Present in Connecticut State Laws

Present in Connecticut Model Policy

DEFINITIONS

Purpose

NO

YES

Scope

YES

YES

Prohibited Behavior

 YES

YES

Enumerated Groups

NO

YES

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

District Policy

YES

N/A

District Policy Review

YES

N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Definitions

NO

N/A

Reporting

YES

YES

Investigations

YES

YES

Written Records

YES

YES

Consequences

YES

YES

Mental Health

YES

YES

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Communications

YES

YES

Training/Prevention

YES

YES

Transparency/Monitoring

YES

YES

Legal Remedies

NO

NO

NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.

What are the Connecticut state laws that cover bullying?

For More Information

See “Resources on Bullying” by the Connecticut Department of Education.

Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).