North Carolina Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies

What term is used in the North Carolina anti-bullying laws?

Bullying or harassing behavior.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under North Carolina state law?
The following groups are listed under North Carolina anti-bullying laws:
Race
Color
Religion
Ancestry
National origin
Gender
Socioeconomic status
Academic status
Gender identity
Physical appearance
Sexual orientation
Mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability
Association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics
Schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of
different personal characteristics. Find out when bullying may be a civil rights violation.
Is there a state model policy I can use to create anti-bullying policies
at my school or district?
North Carolina does not have a state model policy.
Which of the key components can be found in North Carolina anti-
bullying laws and policies?
DEFINITIONS
Key Components Present in North Carolina State Laws
Purpose YES
Scope YES
Prohibited Behavior YES
Enumerated Groups YES
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT
Key Components Present in North Carolina State Laws
District Policy YES
District Policy Review YES
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS
Key Components Present in North Carolina State Laws
Definitions YES
Reporting YES
Investigations YES
Written Records NO
Consequences YES
Mental Health NO
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
Key Components Present in North Carolina State Laws
Communications YES
Training/Prevention YES
Transparency/Monitoring NO
Legal Remedies YES
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the North Carolina state laws that cover bullying?
North Carolina General Statute 115C-366.4. Assignment of students convicted of cyber-bullying
North Carolina General Statute 115C-407.15. Bullying and harassing behavior
North Carolina General Statute 115C-407.16. Policy against bullying and harassing behavior
North Carolina General Statute 115C-407.17. Prevention of school violence
North Carolina General Statute 115C-407.18. Construction of statute
North Carolina General Statute 14-458.1. Cyber-bullying penalty
North Carolina General Statute 14-458.2. Cyber-bullying of school employee by student; penalty