Under the Anti Bullying Laws in California, the term “bullying”
is predominantly used. The state has passed a separate law
identifying harassment. The California Education Code 32261,
32262, 32265, 32270, and 48900 are some of the clearly written
policies of the state that helps students, parents, guardians,
school personnel and volunteers to understand bullying and
provide as much help as they can give. All types of bullying are
covered in the state’s law including cyber-bullying (AB 746),
which was passed by Assembly Woman Nora Campos. The law covers
certain groups such as: - Association with a person or group
with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics -
Sexual Orientation Key Points in the Anti Bullying Laws in
California: Definition of “bullying” as any act of student or
group of students that cause severe or pervasive physical,
verbal act of conduct including written and by means of
electronic acts. - Caused or threatened to cause, or attempted
to cause physical injury to another stude