Alaska Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

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

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

No.

What groups are listed under Alaska state law?

There are no specific groups listed in Alaska’s 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 Alaska Department of Education & Early Development . Additionally, view Sample Issues and Areas to Consider When Developing Local Policies for Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying .

Which of the key components can be found in Alaska anti-bullying laws and policies?

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

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

What are the Alaska state laws that cover bullying?

For More Information

See “Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying ” by the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).