During the 85th Texas Legislature, SB 179 – “David’s Law” was passed and signed into law effective September 1, 2017. The newly enacted law relates to harassment, bullying and cyberbullying of a public school student, a charter school student or a minor and encouraging certain mental health programs for public school students; increasing a criminal penalty, and providing a civil remedy.
How to Help Kids Deal With Cyberbullying – Child Mind Institute
Cyberbullying is the use of digital-communication tools to make another person feel angry, sad, or scared, usually again and again.
Cyberbullying Research Center – How to Identify, Prevent, and Respond
Cyberbullying presents a dangerous threat in today’s digital world to youth and adults alike. .
