Sample policy: Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Menacing, Cyberbullying, Teen Dating Violence and Domestic Violence - Student - JFCF, JFCF-AR
Oregon law mandates that school districts adopt policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying and acts of cyberbullying
The law requires school boards to include the following in district policies:
A statement prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying, teen dating violence and acts of cyberbullying
A definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying, teen dating violence and acts of cyberbullying
A definition of protected class
A description of the type of behavior expected from students
A statement of the consequences and remedial action for persons who violate the policy
Uniform procedure for reporting and prompt investigation of acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying, teen dating violence and acts of cyberbullying
A review procedure for actions of a school responding/investigating a reported act of harassment, intimidation or bullying, teen dating violence and acts of cyberbullying
A statement prohibiting reprisal or retaliation
A statement of consequences and appropriate remedial action for a false accusation
A statement of how the policy will be publicized
An identification by job title of school and district officials responsible for policy implementation
A statement that prevention training for acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying and acts of cyberbullying and domestic violence will be incorporated into training programs for students.
OSBA provides model sample policy JFCF - [Hazing,] Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, [Menacing,] Cyberbullying, Teen Dating Violence and Domestic Violence -- Student, and an associated administrative regulation to help boards address these new requirements. Please email or call OSBA policy services, 800-578-6722 or 503-588-2800.
