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Louisiana Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Louisiana anti-bullying laws?
Bullying.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Louisiana state law?
There are no specific groups listed in Louisiana anti-bullying laws. The law states that students shall be protected equally under the law without regard to the subject matter or motivation of the bullying behavior.
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?
The Sample School Board Policy Prohibition Against Bullying--July 2012 is availabel from the Louisiana Department of Education 
. The sample policy is part of a bullying prevention toolkit developed by the Department, which includes an implementation checklist, sample letters and forms, and other information and training resources.
Which of the key components can be found in Louisiana anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Louisiana State Laws | Present in Louisiana Model Policy |
|---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | NO | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
NO | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | NO | |
YES | NO | |
YES | NO | |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Louisiana state laws that cover bullying?
- Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated §17:415 – School records; duty to keep records by school principal
- Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated §17:416 – Discipline of students; suspension; expulsion
- Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated §17:416.13 – Student code of conduct requirement; harassment, intimidation, and bullying; prohibition; exemptions
- Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated §416.17. Youth development and assistance programs; legislative findings and purpose; school authority for programs for elementary students
- Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated §17:416.20 – Student conduct standards; awareness and understanding by students; required orientation; guidelines
- Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated §17:53 – Training for school board members
- Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated §17:280 – Internet and cell phone safety education; required instruction
- Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated §14:40.7 – Cyberbullying
- Children's Code Article 730(11) – Grounds
For More Information
Visit the Louisiana 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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