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Door 6 · Bullying

Bullying law in Missouri: what the school must actually do

The enforceable sentences in Missouri's bullying law — deadlines where they exist, and the demand that works where they don't.

Missouri's truth table

Investigation deadline in law: Initiate within 2 school days of a report; complete within 10 school days unless good cause (160.775).

Parent notice: none in statute.

Victim transfer: No statutory transfer right.

Retaliation for reporting: prohibited by statute.

Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. 160.775

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.