HB1698

Missouri HB1698 establishes antibullying requirements for school districts.

Missouri HB1698 mandates that school districts create antibullying policies, including definitions of bullying, procedures for reporting incidents, and consequences for bullying behavior. The policy must prohibit reprisal against those who report bullying, outline how the policy will be publicized, and establish a process for discussing the policy with students. School staff must receive training on appropriate interventions and the associated liability for action or inaction.