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Ohio Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Ohio anti-bullying laws?
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes. (Effective as of 11/4/2012)
What groups are listed under Ohio state law?
There are no specific groups listed in Ohio 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 is available at the Ohio Board of Education .
Which of the key components can be found in Ohio anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Ohio State Laws | Present in Ohio Model Policy |
---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | 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 | |
YES | NO |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Ohio state laws that cover bullying?
- Ohio Revised Code Annotated §3301.22 – Model harassment prevention policy
- Ohio Revised Code Annotated §3313.666 – District policy prohibiting harassment required
- Ohio Revised Code Annotated §3313.667 – District bullying prevention initiatives
For More Information
See “Safe and Supportive Learning” by the Ohio Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).