1. (1) The Superintendent shall provide:

   1. (a) a model policy on bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, and retaliation as required in Section 53G-9-606;

   2. (b) subject to availability of funds, model training and training opportunities on:

      1. (i) the prevention and identification of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct, and retaliation, that an LEA may use to train the LEA's employees, contract employees, and volunteers, including coaches; and
      2. (ii) the reporting and review requirements in Section R277-613-5;
   3. (c) subject to availability of funds, evidence-based practices and policies related to the prevention of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, abusive conduct, and retaliation.

2. (2) The Board may interrupt disbursements of funds consistent with Subsection 53E-3-401(8) and Rule R277-114 for failure of an LEA to comply with:

   1. (a) Title 53G, Chapter 9, Bullying and Hazing; and
   2. (b) this rule.
3. (3) In addition to the requirements of Title 53G, Chapter 9, Bullying and Hazing and this rule, LEAs are required to comply with applicable federal requirements.

KEY: abusive conduct, bullying, hazing, training

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: June 13, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53G-9-607; 53E-3-501; 53G-8-209; 53G-9