Bullying is defined as the repeated and intentional use by one or more students of a written, verbal, or electronic expression or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof, directed at a victim. Bullying is characterized by an imbalance of physical, psychological, or emotional power that:
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Causes physical or emotional harm to the target or damage to the victim's property
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Places the target in reasonable fear of harm to herself/himself or of damage to her/his property
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Creates a hostile environment at school for the target
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Infringes on the rights of the target at school
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Materially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school
Cyberbullying is defined as bullying through the use of technology or any electronic communication.