; (B) substantially interferes with educational opportunities or educational programs of such students; and (C) adversely affects the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from the school’s educational programs or activities because the conduct as reasonably perceived by the student is so severe, persistent, or pervasive. (14) Violence The term violence includes bullying and harassment. . (h) Effect on Other Laws (1) Amendment The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 4156. Effect on Other Laws (a) Federal and State Nondiscrimination Laws Nothing in this part shall be construed to alter legal standards regarding, or limit rights available to victims of, bullying or harassment under other Federal or State laws, including title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794 ), or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (b) Free Speech and Expression Laws Nothing in this part shall be construed to alter legal standards regarding, or affect the rights available to individuals under, other Federal laws that establish protections for freedom of speech and expression. . (2) Clerical Amendment The table of contents of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 4155 the following: Sec. 4156. Effect on other laws. .