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Arkansas Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Arkansas anti-bullying laws?
Bullying. Harassment is covered separately.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Arkansas state law?
The following groups are listed under Arkansas state law—although bullying is not limited to behaviors targeting these attributes:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Ancestry
- National origin
- Socioeconomic status
- Academic status
- Disability
- Gender or gender identity
- Physical appearance
- Health condition
- Sexual orientation
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 Arkansas Department of Education 
.
Which of the key components can be found in Arkansas anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Arkansas State Laws | Present in Arkansas Model Policy |
|---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
| Purpose | YES | YES |
| Scope | YES | NO |
| Prohibited Behavior | YES | YES |
| Enumerated Groups | YES | 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 | YES | YES |
| Written Records | YES | NO |
| Consequences | YES | YES |
| Mental Health | YES | NO |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
| Communications | YES | NO |
| Training/Prevention | YES | YES |
| Transparency/Monitoring | NO | NO |
| Legal Remedies | NO | NO |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Arkansas state laws that cover bullying?
- Arkansas Code Annotated §6-18-514(a) and (b)(1) and (2) – Anti-bullying policies
- Arkansas Code Annotated §6-18-514(b)(1) – Anti-bullying policies
- Arkansas Code Annotated §6-18-514(2) – Anti-bullying policies
- Arkansas Code Annotated §6-18-1005(a)(5) – Student services program defined
For More Information
Visit the Arkansas 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).
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