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Bullying
Bullying rises to the level of unlawful harassment when one (1) or more persons systematically and chronically inflict physical hurt or psychological distress on one (1) or more students or employees and that bullying is based upon one (1) or more Protected Classes, that is, characteristics that are protected by Federal civil rights laws. It is defined as any unwanted and repeated written, verbal, or physical behavior, including any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, by an adult or student, that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or work environment; cause discomfort or humiliation; or unreasonably interfere with the individual's school or work performance or participation; and may involve:

A. teasing;
B. threats;
C. intimidation;
D. stalking;
E. cyberstalking;
F. cyberbullying;
G. physical violence;
H. theft;
I. sexual, religious, or racial harassment;
J. public humiliation; or
K. destruction of property.

Harassment
Harassment means any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, use of technology, or written, verbal or physical conduct directed against a student or school employee that:
A. places a student or school employee in reasonable fear of harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property;
B. has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's educational performance, opportunities, or benefits, or an employee's work performance; or
C. has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school.