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Matt's Safe School Law

Summary

Requires Michigan school districts to adopt a policy prohibiting bullying and cyberbullying and provides a framework for reporting and investigating such incidents.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to be notified by the school if your child is the victim or the perpetrator of a bullying incident.
  • 02.
    Right to a policy that explicitly mentions cyberbullying as a prohibited act.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Public disclosure of school bullying statistics.
  • 02.
    Requirement for the school board to report all anti-bullying policy violations to the state.

Verified Citations

Michigan Compiled Laws § 380.1310b

Source
"The board of a school district... shall adopt and implement a policy prohibiting bullying at school. Bullying includes cyberbullying as defined in this section."