Vermont § 570f - Harassment; notice and response
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 570f — Harassment; notice and response, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 570f. Harassment; notice and response
- (a)(1) An educational institution that receives actual notice of alleged conduct that may
constitute harassment shall promptly investigate to determine whether harassment occurred.
After receiving notice of the alleged conduct, the school shall provide a copy of
its harassment policy, including its harassment investigation procedure, to the alleged
victim and the alleged perpetrator. If either the alleged victim or the alleged perpetrator
is a minor, the copy of the policy shall be provided to the person’s parent or guardian.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit educational institutions from
investigating and imposing disciplinary consequences upon students for misconduct.
Elementary and secondary school officials shall strive to implement the plan developed
in accordance with subdivision 1161a(a)(6) of this title in order to prevent misconduct from escalating to the level of harassment. (2) If, after notice, the educational institution finds that the alleged conduct occurred
and that it constitutes harassment, the educational institution shall take prompt
and appropriate remedial action reasonably calculated to stop the harassment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 570f
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 570f cover?
Section 570f ("Harassment; notice and response") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 570f?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 570f apply to my situation?
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