Senate Bill 207, sponsored by Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, D-Wilmington East, would give parents and schools more flexibility to decide whether to report to the police fights that don't lead to serious injury.
It also aims to better inform parents about their right to contact a state ombudsman who ensures that schools handle bullying complaints appropriately.
Currently, schools are required to report to police any incident in which a student is injured, no matter how serious that injury is.
Don’t wait for a bullying situation to get better on its own — early intervention is key.
Make an appointment with the principal if necessary. Request “incident reports” and don’t take “no” for an answer (make sure all communication is in writing).
The bully should suffer consequences — NOT the victim (e.g. the bully should be moved into another classroom or school, not the victim).
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