Guam:Guam Code Ann. tit. 9 Section 19.69 includes electronic harassment in general harassment laws. « Bullying » means a student who harasses, bullies, including cyberbullying, annoys or alerts another person by engaging in the following behaviour, including, but not limited to: Oregon: OR. Section 339.351 includes cyberbullying in its harassment, bullying and bullying law, but classifies cyberbullying as a separate category of crimes in its own right. Section 339.356 requires each school district, in consultation with parents, school staff, volunteers and community representatives, to develop and adopt a policy prohibiting cyberbullying. This Directive should include a non-retaliation clause and uniform notification and investigation procedures. Or. Rev. Section 166.065 is a harassment law that can be used to criminalize cyberbullies. No. Hawaii`s anti-bullying laws do not require districts to provide mental health protections or support to students involved in bullying.
Indiana: Although Indiana does not have a cyberbullying law, there are laws on bullying, harassment, and computer intrusion that can be used to prosecute cyberbullying. Some law enforcement agencies have been able to use existing stalking laws to prosecute cyberbullies in public schools. Today, nearly half of U.S. states include « cyberbullying » in their broader bullying or harassment laws. Most states also include a ban on « electronic harassment. » Criminal electronic harassment: www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/vol14_ch0701-0853/hrs0711/hrs_0711-1106.htm Massachusetts: Since 2010, there has been an extensive cyberbullying law that defines cyberbullying, allows school boards to punish cyberbullies, and requires each school district to provide age-appropriate bullying prevention instructions and create an anti-bullying plan. Those who engage in cyberbullying can be prosecuted and face a fine of up to 2 1/2 years in a correctional facility or a fine of $1,000. H.B. 688 (signed July 11, 2011): www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2011/Bills/HB688_.HTM.
Includes cyberbullying. The Key Elements Framework used in the analysis of state laws is based on the review of legislation presented in the Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011 (U.S. Department of Education). Chapter 19 of the Hawaii Administrative Rules regulates issues related to student misconduct, including bullying, harassment, and cyberbullying. It is important for students and parents to review this information to find out what constitutes a violation of Chapter 19 and the consequences. This article discusses cyberbullying laws, how they differ between states, and how these crimes are prosecuted. The trial, he said, « was the only way to get their attention. » Louisiana:The. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. Section 14:40.3 is a cyberstalking law that can be used to prosecute cyberbullying.
Additional Resourceswww.ncsl.org/issues-research/telecom/cyberstalking-cyberharassment-and-cyberbullying-l.aspxwww.ncsl.org/issues-research/educ/cyberbullying.aspxwww.cyberbullying.us/Bullying_and_Cyberbullying_Laws.pdfcsriu.org/cyberbully/docs/cblegislation.pdfcyberbullying.us/blog/the-current-state-of-cyberbullying-laws.html Kansas:K.S.A. 2007 Supp. 72-8256 includes cyberbullying as a form of bullying and Requires Every school board to implement a program to educate students and school staff about bullying.K.S.A. § 21-3438 is a bullying law that can be used to prosecute cyberbullying. Virginia: VA Code Stat. § 22.1-279.6 requires the Board of Education to develop policies, including anti-bullying policies, that must include cyberbullying. American Samoa: Samoa Code Ann. Section 46.3524 is a bullying law used to prosecute cyberbullying and requires each school to have its own policies to address student behavior. SB2094.DOC: www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/bills/SB2094_.HTM. If a school-aged child is bullying or cyberbullying, the child and their parent or legal guardian will not be fined up to $100 for each individual offence. According to StopBullying.gov, cyberbullying can take many forms. Including: The department strives to create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for students, families and educators.
We work to reduce bullying and cyberbullying by focusing on a culture of respect, responsibility and resilience, and by using a framework for prevention, intervention and monitoring. We work with communities to promote understanding and investigate incidents to ensure student safety. The main difference between state cyberbullying laws is whether the penalties are administrative or criminal in nature. Florida requires school policies, but does not define criminal charges. Missouri can charge a cyberbullying offender in criminal court, but only for violent threats. Puerto Rico: In 2008, the « Organic Law of the Department of Education of Puerto Rico » required school boards to adopt comprehensive bullying policies, but it is not clear whether cyberbullying is included in the definitions of bullying. 33, § 4013 includes cyberbullying in the definition of harassment and harassment. 33, § 4014 includes cyberbullying in the Offender Conduct Act, which criminalizes harassment and intimidation. South Carolina: The Safe School Climate Act of 2006 requires school districts to adopt policies prohibiting bullying, including cyberbullying.
Each school district must have policies in place to prevent and address bullying, including a prohibition on bullying and its consequences. Code SC Ann.