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Bullying

  • Action must be taken to remedy bullying
  • If bullying is occurring based on disability there is an obligation to investigation  
    • Was it based on disability?
    • Was the bullying sufficient to create a hostile environment?
    • Is an administrator aware of the issue?
    • Did the administrators remedy the situation?
  • If bullying is occurring and impacting FAPE, then additional obligations
    •  Did the school know or should have known it affected FAPE or services?
    • Did the school know about adverse changes (like stopped attending school, drop in grades, etc)?
    • Promptly reconvene team to review plan (IEP or 504)
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