“At school” means on school grounds, in school vehicles, at school-sponsored activities, or at school-sanctioned events
“Bullying” means any pattern of harassment, intimidation, threatening behavior, physical acts, verbal communication, or electronic communication directed toward a student or group of students that results in or is reasonably perceived as being done with the intent to cause negative educational or physical results for the targeted individual or group; and is communicated in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student. Any unwanted, demeaning behavior among students that involves a real or perceived power imbalance is also considered bullying.
“Cyberbullying” is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through texting, apps, or online via social media, forums, or gaming, where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or harmful content about another student. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation
“Harassment” includes actual or perceived negative actions that offend, ridicule, or demean another student with regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, family/parental or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, ancestry, physical attributes, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability, or disability
“Intimidation” is any communication or action directed against another student that threatens or induces a sense of fear and/or inferiority. Retaliation may be considered a form of intimidation
“Electronic communication” means the communication of any written, verbal, or pictorial information or video content by means of electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a mobile or cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications device, or a computer
“Threatening behavior” means any pattern of behavior or isolated action, whether or not it is directed at another person, that a reasonable person would believe indicates potential for future harm to students, school personnel, or school property