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DISTRICT AFFAIRS UNITY DAY 2023
Bullying Prevention
Statement of Policy
The Jefferson Parish School Board (“Board”) strictly prohibits bullying and/or harassment, as defined herein. The Board shall take reasonable steps to end bullying/harassment, to prevent its future recurrence and to prevent retaliation against any individual who reports allegations of bullying/harassment or cooperates in the investigation of an alleged violation of this policy. This policy applies to students on school grounds, while traveling to and from school, or a school-sponsored activity, and during school-sponsored events.
Click here to view the Student Bullying Prevention Video
October
The month of October is Safe School Month. JPS has dedicated the month of October to Bullying Prevention Month.
- Students in grades 3-12 must receive and acknowledge receipt of one hour of age appropriate Anti-Bullying Training.
- All school district employees who service students must complete two hours of Bullying Prevention training with employees new to JPS being required to complete four hours of training.
- All schools with grades 6-12 are required to have a designated area where students can make reports of bullying anonymously.