Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying (HIB)

HIB means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that:

1. Is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by an actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic;
2. Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, or on a school bus; or off school grounds, as provided for in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15.3,
3. Substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students; and that
   • A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student’s property, or placing a student in       reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property; or
   • Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or 
   • Creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student

HIB Parent's Guide (FAQs)HIB Policy P5512