Public Act 11-232, An Act Concerning the Strengthening of School Bullying Laws, was signed into law by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy on July 13, 2011. The law takes comprehensive steps to prevent bullying and ensure every child the right to learn in public school without fear of teasing, humiliation or assault.
The law requires that schools follow these steps:
(1) Adopt a clear policy against bullying behaviors
(2) Train all school staff who interact with students on how to prevent bullying
(3) Ensure that all school staff take immediate action whenever they observe bullying or receive a report
(4) Gather data to assess the extent of bullying in the school
The law requires that schools follow these steps:
(1) Adopt a clear policy against bullying behaviors
(2) Train all school staff who interact with students on how to prevent bullying
(3) Ensure that all school staff take immediate action whenever they observe bullying or receive a report
(4) Gather data to assess the extent of bullying in the school
The following groups are listed under Connecticut anti-bullying laws:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Ancestry
- National origin
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity or expression
- Socioeconomic status
- Academic status
- Physical appearance
- Mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability
- Association with an individual or group who has or is perceived to have one or more of such characteristics