Under the Anti-Bullying Act, what is required of schools and teachers?

• A. Schools to ignore bullying incidents.
• B. Students to report none.
• C. It requires schools to implement anti-bullying policies; teachers must prevent and address bullying.
• D. Teachers to handle all discipline without policy.

Answer: (C)

Under the Anti-Bullying Act, schools are required to adopt and implement anti-bullying policies, and teachers have a duty to prevent bullying and address incidents when they occur. This establishes a structured approach to safety: schools put in place policies, reporting procedures, and training so incidents can be identified and handled consistently, while teachers actively intervene, enforce the policy, and work with families to resolve problems. The other options clash with this framework—ignoring bullying denies students a safe environment, telling students to report nothing places the burden on peers rather than the school, and expecting teachers to handle discipline without a policy removes the standardized guidance that helps ensure fair and effective responses.