School level differences in having such a policy were minor. Bullying and Harassment Policies. Bullying and harassment intimidate students, severely disrupt the learning process, and destroy the sense of safety and community within the school. Students who are harassed by their peers tend to disengage from academic learning and to become alienated from the school community that has failed to protect them. Written school policies against bullying and harassment are an important first step in guaranteeing a safe learning environment for all youth.
Most schools have specific policies against bullying and harassment.
Policies on bullying, sexual harassment, and race-related harassment were similar across school levels. Policy on Adult Presence at Student Events. Summary and Implications Most Massachusetts secondary schools have in place basic policies related to substance use and violence-related behaviors on school property. In most instances, these seem to include an appropriate level of specificity. On the other hand, many schools do not have policies related to general bullying or harassment of gay and lesbian students.