On May 3, 2010, Governor Patrick signed into law comprehensive legislation to address bullying in public and non-public schools. An Act Relative to Bullying in Schools, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2010, requires school leaders to create and implement strategies to prevent bullying, and to address bullying promptly and effectively when it occurs. The law, which took effect immediately upon signing, includes timelines for a number of activities to be undertaken by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and schools for the 2010-2011 school year. The legislation requires districts to prepare new policies and a bullying prevention and intervention plan, conduct prevention and response training, and implement curriculum relative to bullying in the school context. Our approved plan can be viewed by clicking on the Resources tab.
