Use this flowchart to help determine whether WRITTEN, VERBAL, ELECTRONIC, or PHYSICAL conduct can be considered bullying according to Texas Education Code, Section 37.0832
Does the conduct occur...
On school property?
No
Yes Does the conduct exploit an imbalance of power?
At a school-related activity?
No
Yes
No
In a vehicle operated by the district?
not bullying
No
Yes
not bullying
Yes
Does conduct No interfere with student’s education? Yes
No
not bullying
Yes
Does the conduct have the effect of...
Physical harm to the student?
Does the conduct disrupt school operations?
OR
Is the conduct sufficiently severe, persistent and pervasive that it creates...
Yes
Yes
No Damage to student’s property?
No Yes
BULLYING
Yes
No Placing the student in fear of harm to person or property? No
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an intimidating environment?
a threatening environment? No
Yes
Yes
not bullying
an abusive environment?
No
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