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Alabama Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Alabama anti-bullying laws?
Harassment.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Alabama state law?
There are no specific groups listed in Alabama’s anti-bullying laws, but it is limited to harassment directed at a specific characteristic.
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 Alabama Association of School Boards 
.
Which of the key components can be found in Alabama anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Alabama State Laws | Present in Alabama Model Policy |
|---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
NO | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | NO | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | NO | |
YES | NO | |
NO | NO | |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Alabama state laws that cover bullying?
- Alabama Code §16-28B-1 – Student Harassment Prevention Act
- Alabama Code §16-28B-2 – Legislative intent
- Alabama Code §16-28B-3 – Definitions
- Alabama Code §16-28B-4 – Prohibited behavior; complaints; school plans or programs
- Alabama Code §16-28B-5 – Model policy
- Alabama Code §16-28B-6 – Duties of schools
- Alabama Code §16-28B-7 – Freedoms of speech and expression
- Alabama Code §16-28B-8 – Implementation of standards and policies
- Alabama Code §16-28B-9 – Adoption of local policies
For More Information
See “Stop Bullying in Alabama ” by the Alabama Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011
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