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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. Following adoption of a bullying prevention policy, each public school shall:
(1) establish an annual bullying prevention program for students included in New Mexico's health education content standards with benchmarks and performance standards;
(2) provide annual training on bullying prevention to all employees and volunteers who have significant contact with students; and
(3) incorporate information on the bullying prevention policy into new employee training.
B. Each school district and public school shall develop a plan for the way in which the policy is to be publicized, including:
(1) making each school district's anti-bullying policy, and developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate variants of the policy, available on public websites;
(2) identifying a point of contact for bullying-related concerns; and
(3) informing parents and students about the policy at least annually through student handbooks and other resources.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-35-4. Bullying prevention programs establishment - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-22-public-schools/nm-st-sect-22-35-4.html
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