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West Virginia Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the West Virginia anti-bullying laws?
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under West Virginia state law?
There are no specific groups listed in West Virginia 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?
A state model policy is available at the West Virginia State Board of Education 
. Additionally, see State Board of Education Rule §126-99 – Student Code of Conduct, Policy No. 4373 .
Which of the key components can be found in West Virginia anti-bullying laws and policies?
| Key Components | Present in West Virginia State Laws | Present in West Virginia Model Policy |
|---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | NO | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | NO | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the West Virginia state laws that cover bullying?
- West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2-7B – Programs in drug prevention and violence reduction
- West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-1 – Legislative findings
- West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-2 – Definitions
- West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-3 – Policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying
- West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-4 – Immunity
- West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-5 – Policy training and education
- West Virginia Code Annotated §18-2C-6 – Liability
- West Virginia Code Annotated §18A-5-1 – Authority of teachers and other school personnel; exclusion of pupils having infectious diseases; suspension or expulsion of disorderly pupils; corporal punishment abolished
- West Virginia Code Annotated §18A-5-1c – Bill of rights and responsibilities for students and school personnel
For More Information
See “Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation” by the West Virginia Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).
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