Bullying, Intimidation, and Retaliation
Bullying can be a physical or verbal act, including written or electronic communications, that is severe or pervasive, and has the effect of or can reasonably be predicted to have the effect of:
- Placing a reasonable student in fear of harm to his or her person or property;
- Causing a reasonable student to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his or her physical or mental health;
- Causing a reasonable student to experience substantial interference with his or her academic performance; or
- Causing a reasonable student to experience substantial interference with his or her ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.
Intimidation is intentionally coercing or frightening another to behave in a certain way against their will through force, fear or threats.
Retaliation occurs when an aggressor harasses, intimidates, or bullies a student who has reported incidents of bullying.
Any acts of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation by students or adults may lead to discipline in accordance with District policies.
Additional definitions and details of SDUSD’s Anti-Bullying and Intimidation policy are provided in AR 5131.2.