In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependency and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
What do I do if my child is being harassed by a bully at school?
Arizona law requires schools to have policies and procedures in place to prevent students from bullying, harassing, and intimidating other students, Policies and procedures should include:
- In classrooms,
- On school grounds,
- On school buses,
- At school bus stops,
- At school sponsored activities and events, and
- On the school’s digital platforms, networks, and forums.
Each school is required to have a procedure for students, parents, and teachers to report bullying behavior, If the bullying acts threaten or cause injury to a person or property, more severe penalties may be called for and carried out under criminal laws of Arizona.
Resources:
Powers and duties of school district governing boards A.R.S. § 15-341(A)(37)
Criminal disruption of an educational institution A.R.S. § 13-2911
AZCrimeVictimHelp - Arizona bullying laws and resources