115C-407.15. Bullying and harassing behavior. (a) As used in this Article, "bullying or harassing behavior" is any pattern of gestures or written, electronic, or verbal communications, or any physical act or any threatening communication, that takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, or on a school bus, and that: (1) Places a student […]
115C-407.16. Policy against bullying or harassing behavior. (a) Before December 31, 2009, each local school administrative unit shall adopt a policy prohibiting bullying or harassing behavior. (b) The policy shall contain, at a minimum, the following components: (1) A statement prohibiting bullying or harassing behavior. (2) A definition of bullying or harassing behavior no less […]
115C-407.17. Prevention of school violence. Schools shall develop and implement methods and strategies for promoting school environments that are free of bullying or harassing behavior. (2009-212, s. 1; 2009-570, s. 39.)
115C-407.18. Construction of this Article. (a) This Article shall not be construed to permit school officials to punish student expression or speech based on an undifferentiated fear or apprehension of disturbance or out of a desire to avoid the discomfort and unpleasantness that always accompany an unpopular viewpoint. (b) This Article shall not be interpreted […]
