South Dakota Code § 13-32-16

Bullying policy requirements
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Each school district policy developed pursuant to §§
13-32-14
to
13-32-19
, inclusive, shall contain the following provisions:
(1) A statement prohibiting bullying and a definition of bullying that includes the definition listed in §
13-32-15
;
(2) A description of the type of behavior expected from each student of the school district, and the consequences for a student of the school district who commits an act of bullying;
(3) A procedure for reporting an act of bullying, including provisions that permit a person to anonymously report such an act, although formal disciplinary action may not be based solely on an anonymous report; and
(4) A procedure for the prompt investigation and response to any report of bullying, including a requirement that an investigation be conducted on any alleged incident of bullying committed against a child while the child is aboard a school bus, at a school bus stop, or at a school-sponsored event.

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