Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT) May 26, 2011
"A bill that aims to prevent cyber-bullying passed the state Senate unanimously today.
Lawmakers discussed the measure for about an hour and, after agreeing it was a good idea, placed the item on the consent calendar. It was approved this evening.
The bill would give school officials a tool to intervene when students are harassed or threatened through electronic means. It would require that school principals ensure a safe environment exists at every school and provide training in suicide prevention to teachers and other education officials.
And it seeks to regulate cyber-bullying that occurs off school grounds, if those actions impact the victim's schoolwork or willingness to attend school." Read More
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