TxSSC
A Guide to Preventing Bullying: Secondary 6-12
Video Length - 20:31 | Download Video Transcript
Video Description
A Guide to Preventing Bullying provides an overview of Texas bullying and cyberbullying laws for students in 6th-12th grade. By watching this video, students will learn the differences between what Texas law defines as “bullying” versus being rude or mean. This video provides useful tools for reporting a bullying situation and how to work with schools to resolve the matter. This interactive video is meant to be used in an educational setting, facilitated by a campus or district staff member. Texas Education Code 37.0832(c) mandates the board of trustees of each school district to adopt a policy, and any necessary procedures, concerning bullying that meets TEA’s Minimum Standards of Bullying Prevention. This video can be used by districts to meet Standard 1 of these Minimum Standards.
Intended Audience
- Texas Parents and Guardians
- Texas 6th-12th Grade Students
- Texas 6th-12th Grade Teachers
Resources
A Guide to Preventing Bullying: Teacher’s Guide Secondary 6-12
The Texas School Safety Center has developed a teacher’s guide to use as a resource with the video. This interactive handout is meant to be used in an educational setting, facilitated by a campus or district staff member.
A Guide to Preventing Bullying: Secondary 6-12
Student handout for print.
Bullying Checklist
The Texas School Safety Center has developed a bullying checklist to assist in determining if an action or actions constitute bullying or cyberbullying under Texas Education Code. The checklist facilitates a step-by-step decision process mapped to the various components of the law.