Florida H.B. 609

Florida H.B. 609

Bullying in the Public School System

Defines "cyberbullying." Explicitly prohibits cyberbullying of any student or employee. Extends prohibition of bullying to include bullying (1) within the scope of a public K-12 educational institution (i.e., using computer located on school property or at school-sponsored program or activity, regardless of ownership, or (2) through computer or data accessed at a nonschool-related location or through technology not owned by district or school. Clarifies these provisions do not require a school to staff or monitor any nonschool-related activity, function, or program. Requires that computers without web-filtering technology be used when cyberbullying complaints are investigated. Requires local anti-bullying instruction for students, parents and school staff to include instruction on recognizing behaviors that lead to bullying and harassment and taking appropriate preventive action based on those observations. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h0609er.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=0609&Session=2013

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www.myfloridahouse.gov

Status: Signed into law Status Date: 05/30/2013

Florida H.B. 609
Bullying in the Public School System
Defines "cyberbullying." Explicitly prohibits cyberbullying of any student or employee. Extends prohibition of bullying to include bullying (1) within the scope of a public K-12 educational institution (i.e., using computer located on school property or at school-sponsored program or activity, regardless of ownership, or (2) through computer or data accessed at a nonschool-related location or through technology not owned by district or school. Clarifies these provisions do not require a school to staff or monitor any nonschool-related activity, function, or program. Requires that computers without web-filtering technology be used when cyberbullying complaints are investigated. Requires local anti-bullying instruction for students, parents and school staff to include instruction on recognizing behaviors that lead to bullying and harassment and taking appropriate preventive action based on those observations. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h0609er.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=0609&Session=2013
Source: www.myfloridahouse.gov
Status: Signed into law	Status Date: 05/30/2013