Bully+Lesson+Plan

Senate Bill 526 Bully Law Session **Purpose**: There is a new bully law in the state of North Carolina. We have always let you know that bullying is not acceptable, but now the new laws requires school to take action against bullying, so we want you to be aware, not only to prevent bullying, but also to allow you to protect yourself against being faced with consequences because of bullying behaviors. - Brainstorm student definitions of bullying, harassment and discrimination. - Read School Board policy of bullying, harassment and discrimination. - Have students share how bullying, harassment and discrimination affect the victims and the school as a whole. - Share what specific groups are protected by the bully law: minorities, poverty kids, physical appearance, national origin, color, ancestry, race, religion, gender, academic status, sexual orientation, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability or by association with someone with one of these characteristics. (Then brainstorm with students to think of any other characteristics that may be at school, example: cheerleaders, club groups) - Ask students: What is the most effective way to prevent these situations? Examples: Bystanders speak up, report, victims speak up for self, reporting
 * Objectives:** The objectives are to define bullying, discrimination and harassment, educate students on the new bullying law in North Carolina, and to review reporting procedures.
 * Lesson: **

**-**Granville County has new policy.
 * Law: **
 * -**Consequences of bullying
 * -**There needs to be a reporting policy (30 days, anonymous)
 * -**Prompt investigation. We need investigate immediately.
 * -**Consequences for retaliation.

**-**All teachers must report.
 * Reporting: **
 * -**Any student or volunteers are strongly encouraged to report.
 * -**All members of the school community including students, parents, volunteers and visitors are also strongly encouraged to report any act that may constitute an incident of discrimination, harassment or bullying.
 * -**Anonymous reporting: Reports of discrimination, harassment or bullying may be made anonymously but formal disciplinary action may not be taken solely on the basis of an anonymous report.
 * Review: What did you learn today? **