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Indiana Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

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

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

No.  

What groups are listed under Indiana state law? 

There are no specific groups listed in Indiana 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? 

Indiana does not have a model policy.

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

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

What are the Indiana state laws that cover bullying?

• Indiana Code Annotated §5-2-10.1-2 – Purpose and composition of fund; grant priorities and amounts
• Indiana Code Annotated §5-2-10.1-11 – School safety specialist training and certification program
• Indiana Code Annotated §5-2-10.1-12 – Safe school committees; school plans; copies of floor plans to law enforcement agency and fire department
• Indiana Code Annotated §20-33-8-0.2 – Bullying
• Indiana Code Annotated §20-33-8-13.5 – Discipline rules prohibiting bullying required Sec. 13.5

For More Information

See “Bullying” by the Indiana Department of Education.

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