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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
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 Vermont Department of Education.
Which of the key components can be found in Vermont anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Vermont State Laws | Present in Vermont Model Policy |
---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | NO | |
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 | |
YES | YES | |
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?
- Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §11 – Classifications and definitions
- Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §14 – Harassment; notice and response
- Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §565 – Harassment and hazing prevention policies
- Vermont Statute Annotated Title 16, §1161a – Discipline
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).