A plain-English guide to Alaska’s bullying and cyberbullying law, written for school counselors and other school staff. Start with the summary, then open any section below for the legal details.
Bottom line for counselors: Alaska requires every school district to have a written bullying policy. The law does not name cyberbullying, though district policies may still cover it. Follow your district's reporting and investigation steps and keep careful notes.
Alaska's bullying law includes 7 of 14 key elements, which Lantern rates limited. Cyberbullying can also be a crime under Alaska law. State law lets schools discipline students for cyberbullying. School phones: requires districts to establish cellphone policies (HB 57, May 20, 2025).
Sources last checked: StopBullying.gov summary reviewed April 27, 2026 · school phone rules checked November 11, 2026.
Lantern · State profile
Limited state protections · 7 of 14 key elements
- Covers cyberbullying No
- Reaches off-campus behavior No
- District policy required Yes
- Reporting & investigation rules Yes
- Staff training No
- Support for students involved No
- School phone rules Districts must set a phone policy
- Online safety laws for minors None listed
What this means for counselors
- Your district is required to have a written bullying policy. Find it, and learn who in your building receives reports.
- State law sets expectations for reporting and investigating bullying. Follow your district's steps and timelines, and keep careful notes.
- State law does not clearly extend to off-campus cyberbullying. Your district policy may still apply, so check it and talk with your administrator.
- State law does not require staff training, so counselors can lead that work by offering short trainings on cyberbullying for colleagues.
What Alaska’s bullying law includes
- Bans bullying outright: included
The law clearly states that bullying is not allowed. - Defines bullying: included
The law spells out what counts as bullying. - Says where the rules apply: not included
The law describes where the rules apply, such as school grounds, buses, events, or online. - Names protected groups: not included
The law lists characteristics, such as race or disability, that bullying often targets. - Districts must have a policy: included
Every school district has to adopt a written bullying policy. - Reporting and investigation rules: included
The law sets out how bullying is reported and investigated. - Consequences for bullying: included
The law describes consequences for students who bully. - Policy shared with families: included
Districts have to tell students, staff, and families about the policy. - Support for students involved: not included
The law calls for protection or support, such as counseling, for students who are involved. - Policies reviewed and updated: not included
District policies have to be reviewed and kept up to date. - Prevention education: not included
The law requires or encourages bullying prevention lessons or programs. - Staff training: not included
The law requires or encourages training for teachers and other staff. - Parent involvement: included
The law involves parents in preventing or responding to bullying.
Questions and answers about the law
How are bullying and cyberbullying defined in Alaska anti-bullying laws and regulations?
Alaska anti-bullying laws and regulations include the following definitions of harassment, intimidation, and bullying:
"Harassment, intimidation, or bullying" means an intentional written, oral, or physical act, when the act is undertaken with the intent of threatening, intimidating, harassing, or frightening the student, and
- physically harms the student or damages the student's property;
- has the effect of substantially interfering with the student's education;
- is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
- has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Alaska Stat. § 14.33.250 (2006)
Do Alaska anti-bullying laws and regulations cover cyberbullying that occurs off-campus?
No. Alaska anti-bullying laws do not include definitions of cyberbullying and do not explicitly cover conduct that occurs off school property.
What are the policy requirements for schools to prevent and respond to bullying behavior?
Alaska school districts are required to adopt a policy prohibiting the harassment, intimidation, or bullying of any student. District policies must contain key policy and procedural elements, including, but not limited to:
- Statement prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying;
- Statements emphasizing positive character traits and values, including the importance of civil and respectful speech and conduct and the responsibility of students to comply with the district policy;
- Provisions for an appropriate punishment schedule for violations of the policy up to and including expulsion and reporting of criminal activity to law enforcement authorities;
- Prohibitions against reprisal, retaliation, or false accusation; and
- Requirements for reporting acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to appropriate school officials.
Alaska anti-bullying laws require districts to report to the state all incidents resulting in suspension or expulsion for harassment, intimidation, or bullying on school premises or on transportation systems used by schools.
Do Alaska anti-bullying laws and regulations include protections for specific groups?
No. There are no specific groups listed under Alaska anti-bullying laws or regulations.
Alaska schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination based on certain personal characteristics. Find out when bullying may be a civil rights violation.
Do Alaska anti-bullying laws and regulations encourage or require districts to implement bullying prevention programs or strategies?
No. Alaska school districts are not required to implement bullying prevention programs or strategies.
Do Alaska anti-bullying laws and regulations encourage or require districts to train teachers and other school staff on how to respond to bullying incidents?
No. Alaska school districts are not required to train teachers or other school staff on how to respond to bullying incidents. However, the law does encourage the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to disseminate training and instructional materials.
Do Alaska anti-bullying laws and regulations encourage or require districts to provide safeguards or mental health supports for students involved with bullying?
No. Alaska school districts are not required to provide safeguards or mental health supports for students involved with bullying.
Do Alaska anti-bullying laws and regulations involve parents in efforts to address bullying behavior?
Yes. Alaska school districts must adopt policies through the standard policy-making procedure for each district that includes the opportunity for participation by parents or guardians, school employees, volunteers, students, administrators, and community representatives.
Answers from StopBullying.gov, last reviewed April 27, 2026.
School phone and device rules
Requires districts to establish cellphone policies. Most recent statewide action: HB 57, May 20, 2025.
Source: Ballotpedia, checked November 11, 2026.
Online safety and social media laws for minors
No state online safety laws for minors are listed for Alaska in the tracker we use. Federal laws, such as COPPA and the TAKE IT DOWN Act, still apply everywhere.
Source: Orrick Online Safety Law Tracker.
Legal citations, explained (5)
Each entry shows what the law or rule is about first, then its official name with abbreviations spelled out.
- Harassment, intimidation, and bullying policy Law passed by the legislature Alaska Statute Section 14.33.200 Read the text of Alaska Statute Section 14.33.200
- Reporting of incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying Law passed by the legislature Alaska Statute Section 14.33.210 Read the text of Alaska Statute Section 14.33.210
- Reporting; no reprisals Law passed by the legislature Alaska Statute Section 14.33.220 Read the text of Alaska Statute Section 14.33.220
- Immunity from suit Law passed by the legislature Alaska Statute Section 14.33.230 Read the text of Alaska Statute Section 14.33.230
- Definitions Law passed by the legislature Alaska Statute Section 14.33.250 Read the text of Alaska Statute Section 14.33.250
Official Alaska resources
Educational information, not legal advice. Laws change, so confirm with your district and state education department.
Find a school district in Alaska
Search by ZIP code, select a district on the map, or look one up by name. Each district links to a search for its own bullying policy, since district rules can go further than state law.
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