A student is bullied when he or she is exposed repeatedly and
over time to intentional negative actions on the part of one or
more students, and whose ability to participate in and benefit
from the school’s educational programs or activities is
adversely affected. Bullying causes harm from repeated negative
conduct in a relationship with an imbalance of power. Bullying
refers to conduct that: - Adversely affects a student's ability
to participate in or benefit from the school's educational
programs or activities; - Is a result of repeated negative
actions (intentional, aggressive behavior) by one or more other
students over time; and - Occurs in a relationship in which
there is an imbalance of power. A student is harassed when he or
she perceives or actually experiences discomfort with identity
issues in regard to race, color, national origin, gender,
disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other identifying
characteristics, and whose ability to participate in and benefit
from the school's educational pr