The School Board of Broward County has approved the first school district Anti-Bullying Policy in Florida. Anti-Bullying Law
The School Board of Broward County has approved the first school district Anti-Bullying Policy in Florida.
The District’s Anti-Bullying Policy specifically prohibits bullying of or by any District student or employee, with consequences for those acts that meet the definition of bullying as defined in the policy:
“Bullying” means systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees.
The policy sets forth guidelines for the identification and reporting of bullying – as the overall goal of the initiative is the protection of students and their increased feelings of safety and belonging.
The policy requires teachers and staff to utilize a variety of prevention and intervention activities and includes tools and resources that create environments of safety and respect and expectations of appropriate behavior.
Parents and students are strongly encouraged to utilize the bullying report forms available below in case of any situation that requires attention.