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-30-10-2.6 - Reporting
Current through March 20, 2024
A. The school principal, director or head of school shall establish, and prominently publicize to students, staff, volunteers, and parents/guardians, how a report of bullying may be filed and how this report will be acted upon. (See § 2.13 of this Part for sample Report Form).
B. The victim of bullying, anyone who witnesses an incidence of bullying, and anyone who has credible information that an act of bullying has taken place may file a report of bullying.
C. Any student or staff member who believes he/she is being bullied should immediately report such circumstances to an appropriate staff member, teacher or administrator.
D. Parents or guardians of the victim of bullying and parents or guardians of the alleged perpetrator of the bullying shall be notified within twenty-four hours of the incident report. When there is a reasonable suspicion that a child is either a bully or a victim of bullying, the parents/ guardians of the child will be notified immediately by the principal, director or head of school.
E. Responsibility of Staff:
F. Responsibility of Students:
G. Prohibition against Retaliation:
H. False Reporting/Accusations:
I. Reports in Good Faith: