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Bullying and Harassment at School

Students may experience bullying and harassment by their peers or school staff. This harassment, whether verbal or physical, can result in students losing class time, experiencing harm to their health and mental health, and more. Bullying and harassment that is based on students’ diverse backgrounds and identities may be a violation of their civil rights.

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“Go Home, Terrorist:” A Report on Bullying Against Sikh American School Children

The Sikh Coalition

Sikh, School Children
Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment at School

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

sexual harassment in grades 7–12, preventing sexual harassment
DRESS CODED: Black Girls, Bodies, and Bias in D.C. Schools

National Women's Law Center

Strict Dress Code
NEA Legal Guidance on Students’ Rights: Discrimination and Harassment Based on Race, Religion, National Origin, and Immigration Status

National Education Association

Discrimination and Harassment, National Origin, Race, Immigration Status
Protecting Our Students’ Civil Rights

National Education Association

Anti-Discrimintation, Sexual Harrassment, Trans Student Protections, Immigrant Students
Educational Exclusion Drop Out, Push Out, and the School-to-Prison Pipeline among LGBTQ Youth

GLSEN

LGBTQ Students, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression
Dear Colleague Letter: Harassment and Bullying

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

bullying in schools, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Title VI

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