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Vermont Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

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

Bullying. Harassment is defined separately.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

No. 

What groups are listed under Vermont state law?

The following groups are listed under Vermont state harassment law:

  • Race
  • Creed
  • Color
  • National origin
  • Marital status
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity
  • Disability

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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 Vermont Department of Education.

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

Key ComponentsPresent in Vermont State LawsPresent in Vermont Model Policy

DEFINITIONS

Purpose

YES

YES

Scope

YES

YES

Prohibited Behavior

YES

YES

Enumerated Groups

YES

NO

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

District Policy

YES

N/A

District Policy Review

NO

N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Definitions

YES

N/A

Reporting

YES

YES

Investigations

YES

YES

Written Records

YES

YES

Consequences

YES

YES

Mental Health

NO

YES

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Communications

YES

YES

Training/Prevention

YES

YES

Transparency/Monitoring

YES

YES

Legal Remedies

NO

NO

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

What are the Vermont state laws that cover bullying?

For More Information

See “Safe Schools” from the Vermont Department of Education.

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