HB 5577
Strengthen school bullying laws.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen West Virginia’s laws regarding school bullying by requiring county boards of education to establish and regularly evaluate comprehensive policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying. It mandates that these policies include specific procedures for reporting incidents, notifying parents, and documenting responses, as well as protections for victims. The bill also establishes a process for feedback from parents, students, and community members, and requires county boards to report data on bullying incidents to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability.
Key provisions
- County boards must establish and maintain policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
- Policies must include procedures for reporting, documenting, and investigating incidents.
- Parents and guardians must be notified of incidents involving their children.
- School personnel must report incidents of which they are aware.
- County boards must reevaluate and modify their policies based on effectiveness.
- County boards must provide opportunities for feedback from parents, students, and community members.
- County boards must report data on bullying incidents to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability.
- The West Virginia Department of Education will provide a model policy for county boards.
Who is affected
- Students
- Parents/Guardians
- School Personnel
- County Boards of Education
- West Virginia Department of Education
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