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Wyoming Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Wyoming anti-bullying laws?
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Wyoming state law?
There are no specific groups listed in Wyoming 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, Anti Bullying Model Policy I-II, is available by request from the Wyoming Department of Education.
Which of the key components can be found in Wyoming anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Wyoming State Laws | Present in Wyoming Model Policy |
---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
NO | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | NO | |
YES | NO |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Wyoming state laws that cover bullying?
- Wyoming Statute Annotated §21-4-311 – Safe school climate act
- Wyoming Statute Annotated §21-4-312 – Definitions
- Wyoming Statute Annotated §21-4-313 – Prohibition against harassment, intimidation or bullying; reporting to school officials
- Wyoming Statute Annotated §21-4-314 – School district implementation; state policies, training and technical assistance
- Wyoming Statute Annotated §21-4-315 – Applicability; no civil liability created; immunity
For More Information
Visit the Wyoming Department of Education website.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education)