Mandatory Anti-Bullying Policies: Protecting Students Based on Identity and Disability.
This legislation mandates that public schools receiving federal grants must establish detailed policies prohibiting bullying and harassment, specifically including protections based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. It ensures students and parents have clear grievance procedures and requires schools to publicly report annual data on bullying incidents to increase transparency and accountability in the learning environment.
Key points
Schools must adopt policies explicitly banning harassment based on specific characteristics, including gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, and disability status.
Mandatory establishment of clear complaint procedures for students and parents, including designated officials and timelines for resolving issues.
Schools are required to collect and publicly report annual data on the frequency of bullying incidents at the school level, ensuring the anonymity of those involved.
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