Part Definitions

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As used in this part:

  1. “Cyber-bullying” means bullying undertaken through the use of electronic devices;
  2. “Electronic devices” include, but are not limited to, telephones, cellular phones or other wireless telecommunication devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), computers, electronic mail, instant messaging, text messaging, and websites;
  3. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any act that substantially interferes with a student's educational benefits, opportunities or performance; and:
    1. If the act takes place on school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided equipment or transportation or at any official school bus stop, the act has the effect of:
      1. Physically harming a student or damaging a student's property;
      2. Knowingly placing a student or students in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damage to the student's property;
      3. Causing emotional distress to a student or students; or
      4. Creating a hostile educational environment; or
    2. If the act takes place off school property or outside of a school-sponsored activity, it is directed specifically at a student or students and has the effect of creating a hostile educational environment or otherwise creating a substantial disruption to the education environment or learning process.


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