South Carolina Statutes
§ 59-63-120 — Definitions.
As used in this article:
(1)"Harassment, intimidation, or bullying" means a gesture, an electronic communication, or a written, verbal, physical, or sexual act that is reasonably perceived to have the effect of:
(a)harming a student physically or emotionally or damaging a student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of personal harm or property damage; or (b) insulting or demeaning a student or group of students causing substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly operation of the school.
(2)"School" means in a classroom, on school premises, on a school bus or other school-related vehicle, at an official school bus stop, at a school-sponsored activity or event whether or not it is held on school premises, or at another program or function where
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 353, SECTION 2, eff June 12, 2006.
Nearby Sections
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§ 59-63-110
Citation of article.§ 59-63-1110
Consent to search person or his effects.§ 59-63-1130
Searches by principals or their designees.§ 59-63-1140
Strip searches prohibited.§ 59-63-1160
Posting of notice; costs of notice to be paid by State; effect of failure to post notice.§ 59-63-120
Definitions.§ 59-63-130
Prohibited conduct; reports by witnesses.§ 59-63-1300
Legislative intent.§ 59-63-1330
Discretion of school board.