Bills to curb cyber-bullying raise free-speech concerns

By Kathleen Fitzgerald, SPLC staff writer at 2008 Student Press Law Center February 4, 2008 Legislators in several states this year have proposed or reintroduced bills to protect students from cyber-bullying, giving school administrators a role in combating what they see as a new wave of electronic harassment. While some feel this will protect students, First Amendment advocates worry the policies will infringe on students’ rights. Craig L. Rice, a Democratic delegate in Maryland, introduced Continue reading Bills to curb cyber-bullying raise free-speech concerns