Sec. 10-222h. (Note: This section is effective July 1, 2009.) Analysis of bullying policies.
Sec. 10-222h. (Note: This section is effective July 1, 2009.) Analysis of bullying
policies. (a) The Department of Education shall, within available appropriations, (1)
review and analyze the policies submitted to the department pursuant to section 10-222d,
(2) examine the relationship between bullying, school climate and student outcomes, (3)
document school districts' articulated needs for technical assistance and training related
to safe learning and bullying, (4) collect information on the prevention and intervention
strategies used by schools to reduce the incidence of bullying, improve school climate
and improve reporting outcomes, and (5) develop model policies for grades kindergarten
to twelve, inclusive, for the prevention of bullying. On or before February 1, 2010, the
department shall, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, submit a report
on the status of its efforts pursuant to this section and any recommendations it may have
regarding additional activities or funding to prevent bullying in schools and improve
school climate, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education and to the select committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to children.
(b) The department may accept private donations for the purposes of this section.
(P.A. 08-160, S. 7.)
History: P.A. 08-160 effective July 1, 2009.