School Bullying Laws by State
State statute citation, whether cyberbullying (electronic communication) is expressly covered, and whether school personnel must report incidents.
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| Statute | Cyberbullying | Reporting |
|---|---|---|
| Code §16-28B-1 (Jamari Terrell Williams Act) | Yes | Yes |
| AS §14.33.200 | Yes | Yes |
| ARS §15-341 | Yes | Yes |
| ACA §6-18-514 | Yes | Yes |
| Educ. Code §32261 (Seth's Law) | Yes | Yes (24 hrs) |
| CRS §22-32-109.1 | Yes | Yes |
| CGS §10-222d | Yes | Yes |
| 14 Del. C. §4112D | Yes | Yes |
| Fla. Stat. §1006.147 (Jeffrey Johnston Act) | Yes | Yes |
| OCGA §20-2-751.4 | Yes | Yes |
| HRS §302A (admin rules) | Yes | Yes |
| I.C. §18-917A | Yes | Yes |
| 105 ILCS 5/27-23.7 | Yes | Yes |
| I.C. §20-33-8-0.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Iowa Code §280.28 | Yes | Yes |
| KSA §72-6147 | Yes | Yes |
| KRS §158.148 | Yes | Yes |
| RS §17:416.13 | Yes | Yes |
| 20-A MRSA §6554 | Yes | Yes |
| Educ. §7-424 | Yes (Grace's Law) | Yes |
| MGL c.71 §37O | Yes | Yes |
| MCL §380.1310b (Matt Epling Act) | Yes | Yes |
| Minn. Stat. §121A.031 | Yes | Yes |
| Miss. Code §37-11-67 | Yes | Yes |
| RSMo §160.775 | Yes | Yes |
| MCA §20-5-208 (Bully-Free Schools Act) | Yes | Yes |
| Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-2,137 | Yes | Yes |
| NRS §388.122 | Yes | Yes (24 hrs) |
| RSA 193-F | Yes | Yes (48 hrs) |
| NJSA 18A:37-13 | Yes | Yes (Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights) |
| NMSA §22-2-21 | Yes | Yes |
| Educ. §10-18 (Dignity Act) | Yes | Yes |
| NCGS §115C-407.15 | Yes | Yes |
| NDCC §15.1-19-17 | Yes | Yes |
| ORC §3313.666 (Jessica Logan Act) | Yes | Yes |
| 70 OS §24-100.3 (School Safety Act) | Yes | Yes |
| ORS §339.351 | Yes | Yes |
| 24 P.S. §13-1303.1-A | Yes | Yes |
| RIGL §16-21-26 | Yes | Yes |
| SC Code §59-63-120 (Safe School Climate) | Yes | Yes |
| SDCL §13-32-15 | Yes | Yes |
| TCA §49-6-4503 | Yes | Yes |
| Educ. §37.0832 (David's Law) | Yes | Yes |
| UCA §53G-9-601 | Yes | Yes |
| 16 V.S.A. §11(a)(32) | Yes | Yes |
| Va. Code §22.1-276.01 | Yes | Yes |
| RCW §28A.300.285 | Yes | Yes |
| W. Va. Code §18-2C-3 | Yes | Yes |
| Wis. Stat. §118.46 | Yes | Yes |
| W.S. §21-4-311 | Yes | Yes |
| DC Code §2-1535.01 | Yes | Yes |
All 50 states and DC now have anti-bullying statutes, but enforcement and definitions vary widely. Many statutes were named after children who died by suicide following bullying. Off-campus cyberbullying jurisdiction is being actively litigated post-Mahanoy v. B.L. (2021).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.