Cyberbullying can happen anytime and anywhere, and it can reach children even when they are alone. In an effort to address the growing problem, state legislatures have enacted laws that require educational institutions to investigate and discipline cyberbullies. A recent Illinois law expanded a school's authority to investigate cyberbullying claims even if the reported incident occurred outside school hours and grounds.

Even so, a school must respond to reports of cyberbullying judiciously, lest the investigation expose the school itself to liability. Click here to read full article.

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