As advocates for children and youth with exceptionalities, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) recognizes the influence a safe and positive school and community climate has on meeting the promises made in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The CEC is committed to upholding the dignity and worth of all individuals with disabilities and believe firmly this extends to include all families, children, and youth, regardless of ethnic and racial backgrounds, language, age, abilities, family status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic or immigration status, religious and spiritual values, and geographic location. The CEC contends that all members of a community, including the families, teachers, and staff members who work there, should feel safe, welcomed, and supported in a setting free from bullying, discrimination, harassment, aggression, violence, and abuse. Providing safe school and community settings for children and youth with exceptionalities requires strategic planning and the development of comprehensive school safety plans. This brief shares the CEC's positions to ensure the creation of safe learning environments that contribute to all students' cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and ethical development.