Cyberbullying: off-campus acts: model policy.
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Overview
This bill requires the California Department of Education to create a model policy for local educational agencies (like school districts) to address cyberbullying incidents that occur outside of school hours and off school grounds. The policy clarifies that schools are not required to intervene in these cases but can do so if the cyberbullying is severe enough to create a hostile educational environment. Local agencies must adopt a policy by July 2027, which can be based on the department’s model or a locally developed one.
Key provisions
- The Department of Education will develop a model policy on addressing off-campus cyberbullying by June 30, 2026.
- The model policy will clarify that schools are not required to address off-campus cyberbullying.
- Local educational agencies must adopt a policy by July 1, 2027, addressing off-campus cyberbullying.
- Local agencies can adopt the Department’s model policy or create their own with stakeholder input.
- Local agencies must post their adopted policy on their websites.
- The model policy will consider factors determining a hostile educational environment.
- The model policy can utilize existing frameworks like Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports and restorative justice practices.
- The bill defines ‘local educational agency’ to include school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools.
Who is affected
- Local Educational Agencies (School Districts, County Offices of Education, Charter Schools)
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