by Bernie James • • Comments Off on Safety Law News for 6/1/12
Connecticut educators discuss how to define bullying, even as they acknowledge the perception that, “Anything that happens, it all becomes bullying.” They note the need to distinguish bullying, civil rights violations, and criminal actions. In addition, a video provides details on how police fight online misconduct.
After a Maine student wrote a letter to educators explaining how she was bullied and sharing her frustration at the school’s apparent lack of response, she posted the letter online. The response to her was international, and thanks to the action of educators in her district, she is on the way to resolving her concerns.
A Pennsylvania school board has expelled students for bomb threats, while allowing the students to apply for readmission in twelve months. There was no actual danger, but educators said they had to respond seriously.
A senior prank became a safety hazard when students threw baby oil-filled water balloons at school—not to mention the food fight, crickets, and snakes. Some prank participants are banned from graduation. Others, who were less involved, will be escorted by their parents and monitored during graduation.