A new push is underway to stop bullying schools and inform parents when it’s happening - it's a story WRTV's KaraKenney6 has been tracking for years.
INDIANAPOLIS — A new push is underway to stop bullying schools and inform parents when it’s happening.The legislation would require schools to investigate bullying and inform the parents of the victim within three days and the parents of the accused bully within five days.“Sometimes the parents of the victim is not apprised of the situation and doesn't know the child is being taunted and the parent of the perpetrator doesn't know their child is acting like bullies,” said Smith.
"I think it's a great idea,” said Jennifer Barlow. “There's a lot of hiding behind confidentiality with schools and they're not always forthcoming with the incidents that have happened."“She charged at me, knocked me to the ground and started wailing on me," said Sydney. “I'm worried I’m going to get attacked again. So that doesn't feel safe.""They can be pushed to suicide,” said Sydney.
The state has very specific criteria as to what can be considered bullying including that the behavior is repeated and has a “substantially detrimental effect” on the targeted student’s physical or mental health.
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