No. 43131 (5-year Review): Rule R277-613. LEA Bullying, Cyber-bullying, Hazing and Harassment Policies and Training

DAR File No.: 43131
Filed: 08/02/2018 01:34:09 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is authorized by Utah Constitution, Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board of Education (Board); and Subsection 53E-3-401(4)(a), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law. The purpose of Rule R277-613 is to require LEAs to develop, update, and implement bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct policies at the school district and school level; provide for regular and meaningful training of school employees and students; provide for enforcement of the policies in schools, at the state level and in public school athletic programs; and require an LEA to review allegations of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There were no written comments received supporting or opposing this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule is still necessary because it requires LEAs to implement bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, and harassment policies district and school wide; to provide for regular and meaningful training of school employees and students; to provide for enforcement of the policies in schools, at the state level and in public school athletic programs; to require LEAs to notify parents of specific bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, harassment and suicide threat incidents; and to require LEAs to maintain documentation as required by law. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Education
Administration
250 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-3272

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Angela Stallings at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7550, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

08/02/2018

Authorized by:

Angela Stallings, Deputy Superintendent of Policy

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