§18-2C-2 Definitions. - West Virginia Statutes

§18-2C-2. Definitions.
As used in this article, "harassment, intimidation or bullying" means any intentional gesture, or any intentional written, verbal or physical act or threat that:

(a) A reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of:

(1) Harming a student;

(2) Damaging a student's property;

(3) Placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person; or

(4) Placing a student in reasonable fear of damage to his or her property; or

(b) Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for a student.