internet liability education
What basis would a school have to suspend for bullying?
<p>Say a student was insulting another or some individual. If the remarks aren't categorized as a death threat, would the "bully" be suspended? Also, what if this was a case of Cyber Bullying, where the problem didn't occur on school grounds? Does a school administration have the jurisdiction to punish students who make insulting remarks on the internet?</p>

<p>The school must comply with relevant legislation and regulations within its jurisdiction.</p>

<p>Unless there is something specifically forbidding their suspending a student who makes insulting remarks on the internet, they will generally be permitted to take reasonable disciplinary action.</p>

<p>In the United States, education is largely handled by the States.  A similar, but broader question, concerning suspensions is this <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/1270/what-regulations-govern-suspension-of-students/1271#1271">one by jimsug</a>.  In it, you'll find a helpful compendium of U.S. student disciplinary laws.</p>

<p>As an example, Illinois recently allowed suspension for bad behavior via electronic means.</p>

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