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Oklahoma Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Oklahoma anti-bullying laws?
Harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Oklahoma state law?
There are no specific groups listed in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Which of the key components can be found in Oklahoma anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Oklahoma State Laws | Present in Oklahoma Model Policy |
---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
NO | N/A | |
NO | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | NO | |
NO | NO |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Oklahoma state laws that cover bullying?
- Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.2 – School bullying prevention act.
- Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.3 – School bullying prevention act – legislative findings – purpose of act – definitions.
- Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.4 – School bullying prevention act – control and discipline of child – prohibition of harassment, intimidation, and bullying .
- Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 70, §24-100.5 – School bullying prevention act – safe school committees.
For More Information
See “Safe and Drug-Free Schools” by the Oklahoma Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).