Template letters for parents to use as a guide for writing a letter to their child’s school. These letters contain standard language and fill-in-the-blank spaces so the letter can be customized for your child, including letters designed for students with a Section 504 or IEP. Available in English and Spanish translation.
The notification can serve two purposes:
First, the letter will alert school administration of the bullying and your desire for interventions against the bullying. Second, the letter can serve as your written record when referring to events. The record (letter) should be factual and absent of opinions or emotional statements.
Overview Handout with Instructions and Three Versions of Letter
Notifying the School About A Bullying Incident
Download the letters and customize
- Fill-in-the-blank letter (Word doc )
- Fill-in-the-blank letter (Word doc of Spanish translation )
Download the letters designed for when the bullying is based on student’s disability
When the bullying is based on the child's disability, federal laws can also apply under Section 504, Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), and Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).
- Student with a 504 Plan (Word doc )
- Student with a 504 Plan, (Word doc of Spanish translation )
- Student with an IEP Plan (Word doc )
- Student with an IEP Plan, (Word doc of Spanish translation )
Data is important. Remember, if it is not in writing, it does not exist. Please be sure to keep a copy of the letter(s) for your records. These records can help parents keep a concise, accurate timeline of events. These sample letters are general in nature in order to serve all potential users.
For a complete list of state laws, visit the interactive map at StopBullying.Gov .
