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Introduction What is bullying? What is cyberbullying? How to prevent bullying Examples of bullying case laws Real life examples Anti-bullying software State anti-bullying laws Federal anti-bullying laws Future implications

Definition Types of bullying Effects of bullying In 12 of 15 school shooting cases in the 1990s, the shooter had a history of being bullied. risk/effects/index.html

What is Cyberbullying? Definition Cyberbullying IS different A 2013 survey found that 15% of high school students (grades 9-12) were electronically bullied in the past year. /what-is-it/index.html

Prevention of bullying Keep the lines of communication open Prevention at school – Create Policies & Rules – Build a Safe Environment – Educate Students & Staff

Case Laws Bullying – Callahan Roe v. Gustine Unified School District (2009) Cyberbullying – Ketchum v. Newport-Mesa Unified School District (Orange County, 2009)

Dajia Lee (12) Act – Bullying by 2 groups fighting for joining a clique Thoughts – Unknown, she kept it to herself Results - Suicide – Hung herself in her closet

Eric Harris (17) and Dylan Klebold (17) Act – 4 years verbal and physical bullying Thoughts – Revenge Results – Murder/Suicide – Columbine HS Shooting – 15 dead – 24 injured

PHOENIX (8) and Kingston (7) Act – Name Calling On The Bus Thoughts – “I wanted to yell at him” – “I wanted to say something back” Results - Kindness – Gave him a Bible – Received apology & a thank you

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State Anti-bullying Laws Forty-nine of fifty states have anti-bullying laws. Texas state laws that cover bullying:  TEC Annotated § Staff development requirements TEC Annotated § Staff development requirements  TEC Annotated § Transfer of bullying victims or bullies TEC Annotated § Transfer of bullying victims or bullies  TEC Annotated § Required curriculum TEC Annotated § Required curriculum  TEC Annotated § Student code of conduct TEC Annotated § Student code of conduct  TEC Annotated § Discipline management; sexual harassment TEC Annotated § Discipline management; sexual harassment  TEC Annotated § Bullying prevention policies and procedures TEC Annotated § Bullying prevention policies and procedures  TEC Annotated § Disruptive activities TEC Annotated § Disruptive activities  TEC Annotated § Disruption of classes TEC Annotated § Disruption of classes  TEC Annotated § Personal Hazing Offense TEC Annotated § Personal Hazing Offense

Federal Anti-bullying Laws No federal law directly addresses bullying. Bullying overlaps with harassment when based on race, origin, color, sex, age, disability, or religion. When bullying and harassment overlap, federally- funded schools must resolve the harassment. When unresolved, the Department of Education and the Department of Justice may be able to help.

Federal Civil Rights Laws What are the federal civil rights laws ED and DOJ enforce? Title IV and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA )

Future Implications Technology and social media are valuable social tools. Technology and social media have gained widespread acceptance as educational tools. Together, they have expanded the reach of cyber- bullying into schools.

Conclusion What is bullying? What is cyberbullying? How to prevent bullying Examples of bullying case laws Real life examples Anti-bullying software State anti-bullying laws Federal anti-bullying laws Future implications

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