How Do NH Schools Define Bullying? ~ from NH HB 1523

I.(a) “Bullying” means a single significant incident or a pattern of incidents involving a written, verbal,

or electronic communication, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at

another pupil which:

(1) Physically harms a pupil or damages the pupil’s property;

(2) Causes emotional distress to a pupil;

(3) Interferes with a pupil’s educational opportunities;

(4) Creates a hostile educational environment; or

(5) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school.

(b) “Bullying” shall include actions motivated by an imbalance of power based on a pupil’s actual or

perceived personal characteristics, behaviors, or beliefs, or motivated by the pupil’s association with

another person and based on the other person’s characteristics, behaviors, or beliefs.

Link to NH House Bill 1523 NH Pupil Safety and Violence Protection Act

Social Networking Guide for Parents

Privacy Settings on Facebook

When Your Child is Being Bullied

Should my Child Be Online?

Cyber Bullying: A Guide for Parents

University of New Hampshire: Understanding Bullying

PBS Bully Prevention Resources