Although ordinary horseplay. Many school districts already address student-peer harassment in their sexual harassment policies. Those that do not should. For example, the policy should clearly define harassment, describe impermissible conduct, and state that discipline will be imposed for violations. School districts may wish to consider whether they should have a single sexual harassment policy, or separate policies that address harassment by faculty, students, and staff.
Effective training is indicated .
School districts that do not already do so should consider educating and, where appropriate, training administrators, teachers, coaches, advisors, and other personnel who routinely supervise students. Complaint procedures should be reviewed . Investigations should be careful . Complaints of student-peer harassment should be investigated promptly and thoroughly and in accordance with institutional procedures. Discipline should be imposed where indicated .