Each school district is required, by law, to have policies and practices in place as well as designated individuals to handle complaints. The CT State Department of Education (CSDE) publishes a step-by-step guide for families whose children are experiencing bullying or harassment in schools.
Here are the guides:
- English guide
- Spanish guide
To file a state civil rights complaint contact:
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)
21 Grand Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Telephone: 860-541-3400 or 800-477-5737
Web site: http://www.state.ct.us/chro/
The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Stop Bullying website provides resources on how to identify, prevent, respond and get help for bullying. See stopbullying.gov