North Dakota H.B. 1465
Bullying Prevention
Adds six new sections to chapter 15.1-19, relating to the prevention of bullying in public schools. Defines bullying as conduct that occurs in a public school, on school district premises, in a district owned or leased schoolbus or school vehicle, or at any public school or school district sanctioned or sponsored activity or event and which: (1) Is so severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive that it substantially interferes with the student's educational opportunities; (2) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of harm; (3) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of damage to property of the student; or (4) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the public school. Clarifies that "Conduct" includes the use of technology or other electronic media. Requires, prior to July 1, 2010, each districts to adopt a policy to address bullying at a public school, on school district premises, in a district owned or leased schoolbus or school vehicle, or at any public school or school district sanctioned or sponsored activity or event. A student may not engage in bullying or in reprisal or retaliation against (1) A victim of bullying; (2) An individual who witnesses an alleged act of bullying; (3) An individual who reports an alleged act of bullying; or (4) An individual who provides information about an alleged act of bullying. Sets out other elements that each policy must include (see full text field). http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/documents/11-8212-04000.pdf
Source: http://www.legis.nd.gov
Status: Signed into law	Status Date: 03/22/2011