Vermont H0441 amends school harassment laws to redefine harassment as conduct that substantially affects a student's educational access, regardless.

Vermont H0441 modifies the state's prohibitions against harassment in schools by changing the definition of harassment. Under the new definition, harassment can be found in a single incident if it substantially affects a student's access to education or creates a hostile environment. The bill specifies that harassment can be based on race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, or other protected characteristics. It also clarifies that harassment does not need to be severe or pervasive to be unlawful.

Vermont H0441 amends school harassment laws to redefine harassment as conduct that substantially affects a student's educational access, regardless.

Vermont H0441 modifies the state's prohibitions against harassment in schools by changing the definition of harassment. Under the new definition, harassment can be found in a single incident if it substantially affects a student's access to education or creates a hostile environment. The bill specifies that harassment can be based on race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, or other protected characteristics. It also clarifies that harassment does not need to be severe or pervasive to be unlawful.