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Kentucky Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

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

Harassment.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.  

What groups are listed under Kentucky state law?

There are no specific groups listed in Kentucky anti-bullying laws.

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 Kentucky Department of Education.

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

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

What are the Kentucky state laws that cover bullying?

• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.148 – Student discipline guidelines and model policy
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.150 – Suspension or expulsion of pupils
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.440 – Legislative findings on school safety and order
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.441 – Definitions for chapter
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.444 – Administrative regulation relating to school safety – role of department of education to maintain statewide data collection system – reportable incidents – annual statistical reports – confidentiality
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §525.070 – Harassment
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §525.080 – Harassing communications

For More Information

See “Bullying Resources ” by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).