Bullying
How to report bullying in JCPS, what the district must do, and how to follow up.
You Reported Bullying to the School and It Is Still Happening. What Should You Do Next?
September 7, 2026
You already reported the bullying. The school knows about it. Then your child comes home and says it happened again. At that point, do not simply repeat the original complaint or...
Your Child Is Being Bullied at School. What Should You Put in Writing and Who Do You Contact Next?
September 2, 2026
JCPS currently gives parents several ways to report suspected bullying. The district's Bullying Prevention department tells reporters to...
When Does School Bullying Become a Police Matter in JCPS?
October 12, 2026
JCPS bullying is a school code first. Kentucky’s mandatory police report law names assault, weapons, drugs, and threats of school violence, not ordinary bullying. Here is what the current handbook actually says...
What Rights Do JCPS Students Actually Have? A Parent Guide to the Student Bill of Rights
September 18, 2026
The district’s current Student Bill of Rights contains 15 sections. Some are broad, such as the right to an education and freedom of expression. Others are strikingly...
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