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Iowa Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Iowa anti-bullying laws?
Harassing and bullying.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Iowa state law?
The groups listed under Iowa state law include, but are not limited to:
- Age
- Color
- Creed
- National origin
- Race
- Religion
- Marital status
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Physical attributes
- Physical or mental ability or disability
- Ancestry
- Political party preference
- Political belief
- Socioeconomic status
- Familial status
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 Iowa Department of Education.
Which of the key components can be found in Iowa anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Iowa State Laws | Present in Iowa Model Policy |
---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
NO | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | NO | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | NO |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Iowa state laws that cover bullying?
- Iowa Code §280.12 – School improvement advisory committee
- Iowa Code §280.28 – Harassment or bullying prevention goals, programs, training, and other initiatives
For More Information
See “Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment” by the Iowa Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).