Indiana § 20-19-3-11.5 Cyberbullying resources

Indiana Statutes

§ 20-19-3-11.5 — Cyberbullying resources

Indiana § 20-19-3-11.5

Title 20EDUCATION

Art. 19STATE ADMINISTRATION OF ELEMENTARY

Ch. 3Department of Education

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Ind. Code § 20-19-3-11.5 (2026).

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(a)As used in this section, "cyberbullying" refers to bullying (as defined in IC 20-33-8-0.2) that occurs through the use of data or computer software that is accessed through a:

(1)computer;

(2)computer system;

(3)computer network; or

(4)cellular telephone or other wireless or cellular communications device.

(b)The department shall maintain a link on the department's website that provides parents and school officials with resources or best practices regarding the prevention and reporting of bullying and cyberbullying. The resources must include guidance on how to report to law enforcement agencies instances of bullying and cyberbullying that occur off campus. The department shall also include guidelines developed by the department under IC 10-21-1-14(d).

(c)The department shall

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5. (a) As used in this section,
"cyberbullying" refers to bullying (as defined in IC 20-33-8-0.2) that
occurs through the use of data or computer software that is accessed
through a:
(1) computer;
(2) computer system;
(3) computer network; or
(4) cellular telephone or other wireless or cellular
communications device.
(b) The department shall maintain a link on the department's website
that provides parents and school officials with resources or best
practices regarding the prevention and reporting of bullying and
cyberbullying. The resources must include guidance on how to report
to law enforcement agencies instances of bullying and cyberbullying
that occur off campus. The department shall also include guidelines
developed by the department under IC 10-21-1-14(d).
(c) The department shall consult with law enforcement agencies,
school officials, and organizations that have expertise in the prevention
or reporting of bullying or cyberbullying for purposes of developing or
providing the resources or best practices described in subsection (b).
(d) The following entities shall maintain a link on their websites to
the website described in subsection (b):
(1) The state board.
(2) A school corporation.