Source: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/laws/south-dakota
Timestamp: 2020-01-18 00:25:45
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South Dakota Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies | StopBullying.gov
South Dakota Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
Prevention education No
Parent engagement No
What are the South Dakota laws and regulations that cover bullying?
South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-14. Adoption of bullying policy
South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-15. Bullying defined
South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-16. Bullying policy requirements
South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-17. Action for damages from bullying--Immunity for reporting
South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-18. Incidents involving electronic devices
South Dakota Codified Laws §13-32-19. Model bullying policy
How are bullying and cyberbullying defined in South Dakota anti-bullying laws and regulations?
South Dakota anti-bullying laws include the following definition of bullying:
Bullying is a pattern of repeated conduct that causes physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students that may include threats, intimidation, stalking as defined in chapter 22-19A, physical violence, theft, destruction of property, any threatening use of data or computer software, written or verbal communication, or conduct directed against a student that:
(1) Places a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property; and either
(2) Substantially interferes with a student’s educational performance; or
(3) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a school.
S.D. Codified Laws § 13-32-15 (2012)
Do South Dakota anti-bullying laws and regulations cover cyberbullying that occurs off-campus?
Yes. South Dakota anti-bullying laws cover off-campus conduct that is committed via computers or electronic devices regardless of time or place.
South Dakota school districts are required to adopt a policy prohibiting bullying. School district policies must contain key policy and procedural elements, including, but not limited to:
Definitions of prohibited behavior that conform to definitions in state law;
Descriptions of the type of behavior expected from each student;
Consequences for violations of the policy; and
Procedures for reporting, investigations, and response.
Do South Dakota anti-bullying laws and regulations include protections for specific groups?
No. There are no specific groups listed under South Dakota anti-bullying laws or regulations. South Dakota anti-bullying laws state that no district policy prohibiting bullying may contain any protected classes of students.
Do South Dakota anti-bullying laws and regulations encourage or require districts to implement bullying prevention programs or strategies?
No. South Dakota anti-bullying laws do not require districts to implement bullying prevention programs or strategies.
Do South Dakota anti-bullying laws and regulations encourage or require districts to train teachers and other school staff on how to prevent or respond to bullying incidents?
No. South Dakota anti-bullying laws do not require districts train teachers and other school staff on how to respond to bullying incidents.
Do South Dakota anti-bullying laws and regulations encourage or require districts to provide safeguards or mental health supports for students involved with bullying?
No. South Dakota anti-bullying laws do not require districts to provide safeguards or mental health supports for students involved with bullying.
Do South Dakota anti-bullying laws and regulations involve parents in efforts to address bullying behavior?
No. South Dakota anti-bullying laws do not create expectations for parent involvement in addressing bullying.
Visit the South Dakota Department of Education “School Safety” webpage and/or view the South Dakota state model policy on harassment, intimidation, and bullying.