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Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying

The Edison Township Public Schools District prohibits all acts of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying.

Click on the link below for HIB information from the state.

Related BOE Policies:

Expectations for Pupil Conduct Board Policy #5500

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Board Policy #5512

Cyber-Bullying Board Policy #5512

HIB Reporting System

The district uses HIBSTER as our reporting tool. Click here to access the HIB REPORTING Form.

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1. What is the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act?

2. What is Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) per the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR)?

3. What is an Anti-Bullying Specialist?

4. What happens when a HIB complaint is made?

5. What is the difference between HIB and peer conflict?

6. Do HIB consequences and discipline differ from Code of Conduct consequences and discipline?

7. What should parents do if they believe their child is being bullied?

8. How do schools determine if an incident is HIB and/or a Code of Conduct violation?

9. Can a parent refuse to allow school staff to speak with their child?

10. Is a complaint of HIB automatically substantiated if the actions are found to have been motivated by an actual or perceived characteristic?

11. If an incident is determined not to be HIB, does that mean that the school won’t look into the matter?

12. Can a parent/student “withdraw” a HIB complaint?

13. What should I do if my child is accused of harassment, intimidation, or bullying?

14. What happens if my child is found to have committed acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying multiple times?

15. What if the investigation determines that the student’s actions constitute HIB?

16. Is the school district required to provide parents with the investigation report?

17. Does the ABR apply to pre-school, kindergarten, or disabled students?

18. What if my child attends an out-of-district school?

19. Does the District investigate HIB that occurs via electronic communications?

20. What consequences can the district impose for HIB conduct that occurs off school property?

21. Does the ABR apply to summer school?

22. Who can report HIB?

23. What are my appeal rights if I disagree with a HIB determination?

24. What if the Board of Education affirmed the outcome of the investigation before I was able to submit an appeal?

25. What if a parent is bullying my child?