FL S1582

Department of Education must create a stand-alone model policy to protect students from bullying and harassment including pre-K through 12 curriculum and staff training on awareness.

Model policy must address bullying or harassment occurring off school grounds using non-school technology if it creates a safety risk between students in the school environment.

Model policy must require prominent display of posters at schools and advertisements on school/district websites regarding Internet safety and how to report bullying and harassment.

Each public K-12 educational institution must designate a school employee to serve as a counselor for students suffering from bullying or harassment.

Department of Education must approve, produce, and provide training materials for designated school counselors at no cost to all public K-12 educational institutions, with immediate parent notification of consequences and available counseling resources.