Bullying

A summary of Massachusetts anti-bullying laws.

A website with many resources to prevent and respond to bullying.  Includes template letters, videos, links to OCR's Dear Colleague letters, information in Spanish and much more.

A fact sheet on bullying and the MA anti bullying law for parents.  Explains what bullying is, the school's responsibilities and some interventions/accommodations to help a student who's being bullied.

Information on MA DESE website on legislation amending the original anti-bullying law.   Chapter 86 of the Acts of 2014, which amended G.L. c. 71, §370, the anti-bullying statute, and was signed into law on April 24, 2014. G.L. c. 71, §370, as amended, requires all school…

OCR issued updated guidance for schools stating that bullying of students cannot be tolerated.   If a student with a disability is being bullied, federal law requires schools to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate the issue and, as necessary, take steps to stop the bullying and…

In July 2013 Governor Patrick signed amendments to the Massachusetts anti-bullying law (M.G.L. chapter 71, section 37O). Those amendments extend protections to students who are bullied by a member of the school staff, who are defined to include but are not limited to an "educator,…

What laws protect students against bullying? Two Massachusetts laws are designed to help students and schools prevent bullying and deal with it when it happens.The Massachusetts laws are MGL c.71 § 37O which pertains to all school districts and students in the state, and MGL 71B §3…

In May, 2010, the Massachusetts legislature passed anti-bullying legislation which took effect immediately. The following are links to resources on this topic. ChapterCCMassachusetts anti-bullying statute, Chapter 71 Section 37O. Massachusetts statute that includes information on…

Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2010 -- Massachusetts anti-bullying legislation -  G.L. c. 71, §370, the anti-bullying statute.  Legislation was amended by   Chapter 86 of the Acts of 2014,  signed into law on April 24, 2014. G.L. c. 71, §370, as amended, requires…