Louisiana law requires districts to report all documented cases of bullying to the state Department of Education. The bill, if it became law, would be dubbed the “Haley Danielle Cox and Katlin Simone Loux Act,” in honor of two teenagers in Bossier Parish who committed suicide after relentless intimidation. Similarly, the argument is that cyberbullying could seriously harm another person emotionally or even physically. The language of bullying may be limited by law, especially if a person has reason to believe that the person making the threats could actually follow them. “Bossier Schools points out that students report any concerns about bullying to their teacher, school administrator or school resource officer,” Bailes wrote in an email. “Concerns can be communicated verbally or in writing, and anyone can report concerns about bullying.” “Katlin hated Louisiana, and I didn`t want her to have to spend an eternity here,” she said. “This bill is so important to end bullying. And I`m not talking about 8-year-olds. I am talking about 16-, 17-, 18-year-olds who knew what they were doing.

These people are walking around and my daughter is buried in Arkansas. Yes. Louisiana`s anti-bullying laws encourage districts to offer youth development and support programs, which may consist of prevention programs, including bullying prevention. In addition, the law requires that students be informed of bullying and threats of electronic communication. All students will have the opportunity to learn how to use social networking websites, instant messaging, etc. safely and responsibly. Students can transfer after a single “finding” that the bullying has taken place, or the child`s bullying can be transferred instead. The most frequently raised issue against allegations of cyberbullying is the Constitution and the 1st Amendment.

The 1st Amendment, of course, protects the right to free speech. (3) Any student, school employee or volunteer employee of the school who, in good faith, reports an incident of harassment, bullying or bullying to the head of the school concerned in accordance with the procedures set out in the policy of the local board is excluded from any right to compensation arising from the failure to remedy the reported incident. Cyberbullying is a new problem in the world. As more and more communications have moved to the digital space, we have seen an increase in aggression, targeted threats and harassment. The key element used in the analysis of state laws is based on the review of legislation presented in the “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education). Louisiana schools must adopt and include in the Code of Conduct a policy that prohibits the bullying of a student by another student. School district policies must include important policy and procedural elements, including but not limited to: D.(1) Starting at 1.

In January 2011 and thereafter, the governing authority of each public primary and secondary school shall notify each student in writing, within ten days of enrolment in the school, of the prohibition of harassment, bullying and bullying, including cyberbullying of a student by another student; the nature and consequences of such acts; and the appropriate process and procedure for reporting incidents involving such prohibited acts. B.(1) Not later than August 1, 2001, each city, municipality and other local public school authority shall adopt a policy and include it in the Code of Student Conduct, as provided for in this Division, prohibiting the harassment, bullying and bullying of a student by another student. For an allegation of cyberbullying to be valid, there would have to be evidence that a reasonable person would have the right to feel based on allegations made online. A person who has been hypersensitive or who has drawn their own conclusions from vague words may not really be able to claim that they have been exposed to cyberbullying. Yes. Louisiana`s anti-bullying laws cover off-campus behavior by imposing criminal penalties for cyberbullying. Sonja Bailes, a spokeswoman for the working-class parish schools, declined to comment on the high school`s handling of the specific cases of Danielle Cox and Katlin Loux, saying the cases were “sealed.” Schools in Bossier Parish are taking preventative measures when it comes to bullying, and employees are taking bullying seriously, Bailes said. (2) By 1. In January 2011, the governing authority of each public elementary and secondary school must develop and adopt a policy that establishes procedures for investigating reports of harassment, bullying and bullying, including cyberbullying, of one student by another student. “When it comes to constant bullying, depression sets in.

If you don`t notice it and it moves on, they`ll be done,” said Jessica Morton. This is where suicide will come into play. “We understand that every child is abused in one way or another, and we certainly don`t tolerate any form of bullying,” Whittington said, before adding, “We don`t think additional laws are needed.” A new bill to add “teeth” to Louisiana`s existing bullying laws was passed by the Senate during its month and is now on its way to the House of Representatives. Milkovich said the bill would increase the responsibility of children who bully and school staff who are supposed to end the bullying they see at school. Schools must establish procedures for reporting bullying. Visit the Louisiana Department of Education`s website on bullying and/or check out the Louisiana State`s Model Policy on Bullying and Harassment. Danielle Williamson Richard, administrator of the Broadmoor neighborhood Facebook page, expressed concern that “children are being beaten with a bullying label that will be impossible to solve.” (ii) In addition to the procedures set out in S.R. 17:416.13 with respect to bullying, disciplinary measures may include, but are not limited to: (aa) oral or written reprimands. bb) Referral to a counselling session that includes, but is not limited to, conflict resolution, social responsibility, family responsibility, peer mediation and stress management. (cc) Written notification to parents of disruptive or unacceptable behavior, a copy of which is provided to the Customer.

(dd) Other disciplinary measures approved by the principal and faculty of the school in accordance with the directives of the school authority. Both girls attended Parkway High School and dreamed of becoming fashion designers, helping others, and going to college. And both had been suffering from relentless online and personal bullying for several years. Louisiana law also defines bullying as a model of any of the following: In addition to the changes above, the bill would allow school employees to “take all necessary steps” to stop the bullying they observe, including “appropriate violence or physical coercion.” The bill also grants immunity to employees who stop or report bullying.