Modifying provisions related to the harassment or bullying of students enrolled in school districts or accredited nonpublic schools

This bill modifies provisions related to the harassment or bullying of students enrolled in school districts or accredited nonpublic schools.28 requires school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to adopt a policy declaring harassment and bullying in schools, on school property, and at any school function, or school-sponsored activity, regardless of its location, as against state and school policy.28 defines “harassment” and “bullying” to mean any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of certain specified conditions. The bill modifies the definition of “harassment” and “bullying” to strike the language related to any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student.18 (open enrollment).28.28.28, Code 2024.