Bullying law in California: what the school must actually do

California's truth table

Investigation deadline in law: 60 calendar days — district investigation report under the Uniform Complaint Procedures (5 CCR §§4600–4690).

Parent notice: The UCP investigation report goes to the complainant; no separate victim-parent day count.

Victim transfer: Priority consideration for a transfer.

Retaliation for reporting: prohibited by statute.

Source: Educ. Code §§234.1, 234.5, 46600(b); 5 CCR §§4600–4690

Verified California details

• File a written UCP complaint — that is what starts the 60-day clock and your appeal right to the California Department of Education (30 calendar days after the report).
• A bullying victim gets priority consideration for an interdistrict transfer at the parent's request (§46600(b)) — priority, not a guaranteed seat.
• Complainants must be protected from retaliation (§234.1(g)).

The five paper-trail moves + the written report

Rules checked October 2026 — every rule on this page is cited to its source. Verify day counts against your district's official calendar.