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Florida Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Florida anti-bullying laws?
Bullying. Harassment is defined separately.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Florida state law?
The following groups are listed under Florida state law:
- Sex
- Religion
- Race
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 Florida Department of Education .
Which of the key components can be found in Florida anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Florida State Laws | Present in Florida Model Policy |
---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | 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 | |
NO | NO |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Florida state laws that cover bullying?
- Florida Statutes Annotated §1006.07 – District school board duties relating to student discipline and school safety
- Florida Statutes Annotated §1006.147 – Bullying and harassment prohibited
For More Information
See “Bullying Prevention ” by the Florida Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).