- In Indiana, school officials in Muncie are moving away from zero tolerance policies with a new discipline policy that combines elements of restorative justice with mandated suspensions.
- New Jersey school districts are improving social media safety by taking a proactive approach to educate students and parents.
- In North Carolina, educators and law enforcement officials in Washington County have launched a gang education and awareness program for 4th through 7th grade students.
- In Florida, a new law takes effect that decriminalizes sexting by juveniles. First-time offenders receive a noncriminal citation, pay a $60 fine, and do community service or take an eight-hour online class to clear the violation. [Florida Statutes section 847.0141].