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District
Information
Bullying Prevention
and Intervention Plan
On May 3, 2010 Governor Patrick
signed an Act Relative to Bullying in Schools (M.G.L. c. 71, § 37O(b)). This new
law prohibits bullying and retaliation in all public and private schools, and
requires schools and school districts to take certain steps to prevent and
address bullying incidents.
As a result of this law, every
school district in Massachusetts had to submit a Bullying
Prevention and Intervention Plan to the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education no later than December 31, 2010. Wayland’s Plan includes
information about the policies, procedures, curriculum, and activities that the
district will follow to prevent bullying and retaliation, and how we will
respond to bullying when it occurs.
The December 31 submission deadline was an important milestone,
but it is not the end of journey. As we have developed our Plan, we have done
so with an understanding that new challenges and ideas will emerge during its
implementation. Thus, we welcome feedback and look forward to working together
with parents, students, community members, and all staff to create a safe and
respectful learning environment for all students.
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