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Idaho Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

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

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.  

What groups are listed under Idaho state law?

There are no specific groups listed in Idaho 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 Idaho Department of Education.

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

Key Components

Present in Idaho State Laws

Present in Idaho Model Policy

DEFINITIONS

Purpose

YES

YES

Scope

NO

NO

Prohibited Behavior

YES

YES

Enumerated Groups

NO

YES

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

District Policy

YES

N/A

District Policy Review

NO

N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Definitions

NO

N/A

Reporting

NO

YES

Investigations

NO

YES

Written Records

NO

YES

Consequences

YES

YES

Mental Health

NO

NO

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Communications

YES

YES

Training/Prevention

NO

YES

Transparency/Monitoring

NO

NO

Legal Remedies

NO

NO

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

What are the Idaho state laws that cover bullying?

For More Information

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