Source: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/laws/idaho
Timestamp: 2020-01-18 01:18:32
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§18', '§18', '§33', '§33', '§33', '§33', '§08', '§08', '§ 18']

Idaho Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies | StopBullying.gov
What are the Idaho laws and regulations that cover bullying?
Idaho Code §18-917. Hazing.
Idaho Code §18-917a. Student harassment — Intimidation — Bullying
Idaho Code §33-132. Local school boards — Internet use policy required
Idaho Code §33-205. Denial of school attendance
Idaho Code §33-512. Governance of schools
Idaho Code §33-1631. Requirements for harassment, intimidation and bullying information and professional development
State Board of Education Administrative Rule §08.02.02.111. Bullying, harassment, and intimidation prevention and response
State Board of Education Administrative Rule §08.02.03.160. Safe environment and discipline
How are bullying and cyberbullying defined in Idaho anti-bullying laws and regulations?
Idaho anti-bullying laws include the following definitions of harassment, intimidation, and bullying:
“Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional gesture, or any intentional written, verbal or physical act or threat by a student that:
(i) Harming a student; or
(ii) Damaging a student's property; or
(iii) Placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person; or
(iv) Placing a student in reasonable fear of damage to his or her property; or
An act of harassment, intimidation or bullying may also be committed through the use of a landline, car phone or wireless telephone or through the use of data or computer software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, or computer network.
Idaho Code § 18-917A (2015)
Do Idaho anti-bullying laws and regulations cover cyberbullying that occurs off-campus?
No. Idaho anti-bullying laws do not cover off-campus conduct.
Idaho school districts must adopt policies on harassment, intimidation, and bullying. School district policies must contain key policy and procedural elements, including, but not limited to:
Consequences that may include, but are not limited to, referral to counseling, diversion, use of juvenile specialty courts, restorative practices, on-site suspension and expulsion for any student who commits an act of bullying, intimidation, harassment, violence or threats of violence;
Procedures for reporting, including designation of a person to whom bullying reports are to be made; and
Idaho state law requires districts to report bullying incidents to the state department of education on an annual basis.
Do Idaho anti-bullying laws and regulations include protections for specific groups?
No. There are no specific groups listed under Idaho anti-bullying laws or regulations.
Idaho 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.
Do Idaho anti-bullying laws and regulations encourage or require districts to implement bullying prevention programs or strategies?
Yes. Idaho school staff must receive professional development on school prevention strategies or programs, including the identification of materials to be distributed annually to students and parents.
Do Idaho anti-bullying laws and regulations encourage or require districts to train teachers and other school staff on how to respond to bullying incidents?
Yes. Idaho school districts are required to provide ongoing professional development to build skills of all school staff members to prevent, identify and respond to harassment, intimidation and bullying.
Do Idaho anti-bullying laws and regulations encourage or require districts to provide safeguards or mental health supports for students involved with bullying?
Yes. Idaho school district employees are authorized and expected to intervene on behalf of students facing harassment, intimidation, and bullying to protect and provide support for the victim of the act.
Do Idaho anti-bullying laws and regulations involve parents in efforts to address bullying behavior?
No. Idaho anti-bullying laws do not create expectations for parent involvement in addressing bullying behavior.
Visit the Idaho State Department of Education’s “Safe and Drug Free Schools” webpage and/or view the Idaho state model policy on bullying and harassment.