Section 4-1512. OHR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1512.1The BPP Director shall assist covered entities with developing bullying prevention policies and programs.

 

1512.2The BPP Director shall compile and make available to each covered entity a list of free or low-cost methods for establishing the bullying prevention programs.

 

1512.3The BPP Director shall conduct training for covered entities on bullying and techniques for investigating allegations of bullying on a periodic basis when requested.

 

1512.4When contacted by parents or guardians of youth in covered entities, the BPP Director will contact the school, agency, or grantee to ensure that the bullying prevention policy is compliant and has been fully implemented with regard to reporting, investigating, and addressing alleged incidents. This approach will provide an immediate response to parents and guardians as well as provide support and guidance for all parties (families and school or agencies) to ensure that appropriates steps are taken to address the situation.

 

 

authority

Section 10 of the Youth Bullying Prevention Act of 2012, effective September 14, 2012 (D. C. Law 19-167; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1535.01 et seq.(2012 Repl.)) (the “Act”), Mayor’s Order 2013-062, dated April 5, 2013 (which delegates the Mayor’s authority to promulgate rules to the Director of the Office of Human Rights), and Mayor’s Order-2014-135, dated June 6, 2014.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 9390 (July 8, 2016).