§ 570. Harassment, hazing, and bullying prevention policies (a) State policy. It is the policy of the State of Vermont that all Vermont educational institutions provide safe, orderly, civil, and positive learning environments. Harassment, hazing, and bullying have no place and will not be tolerated in Vermont schools. No Vermont student should feel threatened or […]
§ 570a. Harassment (a) Policies and plan. The harassment prevention policy required by section 570 of this title and its plan for implementation shall include: (1) A statement that harassment, as defined in subdivision 11(a)(26) of this title, is prohibited and may constitute a violation of the public accommodations act as more fully described in […]
§ 570b. Hazing The hazing prevention policy required by section 570 of this title and its plan for implementation shall include: (1) a statement that hazing, as defined in subdivision 11(a)(30) of this title, is prohibited and may be subject to civil penalties pursuant to article 3 of this subchapter 5; (2) a procedure that […]
§ 570c. Bullying The bullying prevention policy required by section 570 of this title and its plan for implementation shall include: (1) a statement that bullying, as defined in subdivision 11(a)(32) of this title, is prohibited; (2) a procedure that directs students, staff, parents, and guardians how to report violations and file complaints; (3) a […]
§ 570f. Harassment; notice and response (a)(1) An educational institution that receives actual notice of alleged conduct that may constitute harassment shall promptly investigate to determine whether harassment occurred. After receiving notice of the alleged conduct, the school shall provide a copy of its harassment policy, including its harassment investigation procedure, to the alleged victim […]
§ 570i. Definitions As used in this subchapter: (1) “Educational institution” means a Vermont public or independent school or a postsecondary school that offers or operates a program of college or professional education for credit or a degree in Vermont. (2) “Organization” means a fraternity, sorority, athletic team, association, corporation, order, society, corps, cooperative, club, […]
§ 570j. Unlawful conduct (a) For purposes of this subchapter, “hazing” means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a student, whether individually or in concert with others, against another student: (1) in connection with pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization that is affiliated with […]
§ 570k. Civil penalty; Judicial Bureau; waiver penalty (a) A person who commits an unlawful act under this subchapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.00. (b) Any law enforcement officer may issue a summons and complaint for an act of hazing, which shall be heard by the Judicial Bureau […]
§ 570l. Criminal prosecution and civil action Nothing in this subchapter shall limit or preclude a criminal prosecution or any criminal or civil action based on any act that may constitute hazing. (Added 1999, No. 120 (Adj. Sess.), § 9; amended 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 81, eff. Feb. 14, 2014.)
