Pennsylvania Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

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

Bullying.

Yes.

There are no specific groups listed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania School Boards Association .

Key Components	Present in Pennsylvania State Laws	Present in Pennsylvania Model Policy
DEFINITIONS
Purpose	NO	YES
Scope	YES	YES
Prohibited Behavior	YES	YES
Enumerated Groups	NO	NO
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT
District Policy	YES	N/A
District Policy Review	YES	N/A
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS
Definitions	YES	N/A
Reporting	YES	YES
Investigations	NO	YES
Written Records	NO	YES
Consequences	YES	YES
Mental Health	NO	NO
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
Communications	YES	YES
Training/Prevention	YES	YES
Transparency/Monitoring	NO	YES
Legal Remedies	NO	NO

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

See “Bullying, Hazing and Harassment Resources” by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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