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South Dakota Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the South Dakota anti-bullying laws?
Bullying.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under South Dakota state law?
South Dakota specifically restricts school district anti-bullying policies to include mention of any specific groups.
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?
Yes. The South Dakota model policy for bullying appears within the legislative text of Senate Bill No. 130 .
Which of the key components can be found in South Dakota anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in South Dakota State Laws | Present in South Dakota Model Policy |
---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
NO | NO | |
YES | NO | |
YES | NO | |
NO | NO | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
NO | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
NO | N/A | |
NO | YES | |
NO | YES | |
NO | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | NO | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
NO | YES | |
NO | YES | |
NO | YES | |
NO | NO |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the South Dakota state laws that cover bullying?
It should be noted that South Dakota Senate Bill No. 130 was signed into law on March 19, 2012. Therefore, it does not currently appear in the South Dakota
Codified Laws .
For More Information
Visit the South Dakota Department of Education website.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).