Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 200 - Board of Education
Chapter 30 - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Subchapter 10 - Civil Rights
Part 2 - Safe School Act - Statewide Bullying Policy (200-RICR-30-10-2)
Section 200-RICR-30-10-2.3 - School climate
Current through March 20, 2024
A. Bullying, cyber-bullying, and retaliation against any person associated with a report of bullying or the investigation thereof is prohibited in all schools that are approved for the purpose of the compulsory attendance statute. R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 16-19-1 and 16-19-2.
B. School staff shall take all reasonable measures to prevent bullying at school. Such measures may include professional development and prevention activities, parental workshops, and student assemblies among other strategies.
C. School faculty, administration and staff, at all times, will model courteous behavior to each other, to students, and to school visitors. Abusive or humiliating language or demeanor will not be accepted.
D. Students and their families are expected to exhibit courteous behavior to all members of the learning community in school and at school sponsored events.