Summary
New Yorks Education Law § 13 defines bullying as threats, intimidation, or abuse affecting educational performance or health, applicable even off school property if it impacts the school environment. If bullying causes emotional distress, it can be reported to school authorities, and a formal complaint can be filed with the school districts anti-bullying coordinator. Consulting a lawyer specializing in education law can provide further guidance.Full Conversation
New York, N.Y. Educ. Law § *
Bullying in New York is defined as threats, intimidation or abuse that unreasonably and substantially interferes with the victim's educational performance, opportunities, or mental, physical or emotional health. Bullying can apply even if it occurs off school property, so long as it would create a foreseeable risk that the bullying acts might reach school property.
Hi Patrick! It sounds like you're dealing with a situation related to bullying under New York's Education Law § *. Could you provide more details about the specific incident and how it has impacted the victim's educational performance or health? This will help in understanding the case better.
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Under New York's Education Law § *, bullying is defined as:
- Threats, intimidation, or abuse.
- Interference with educational performance, opportunities, or mental, physical, or emotional health.
- Applicability even off school property if it affects the school environment.
Has there been an incident and how has it affected the victim?
There was a guy named Matt Arns I was friends with his sister named Katie ever since the third grade I was friends with her when I was in high school in the 9th grade when he messaged me on Facebook he was asking me how I know his sister and a bunch of questions and In a confrontational but I answered them and when I asked him if he knew someone named Anthony he said "maybe" and he refused to answer my questions but he was expecting me to answer all of his the high school I went to is called Sachem High School East.
Patrick, based on the information you provided about the confrontational messages from Matt Arns, this could potentially be considered cyberbullying under New York's Education Law § * if it interferes with your educational performance or emotional health.
Has this interaction with Matt Arns affected your education or well-being in any way?
It has caused me extreme emotional distress
Patrick, given that the interaction has caused you extreme emotional distress and considering New York's Education Law § *, you might have a solid case, especially if it has impacted your educational performance or health.
Would you like information on how to report this incident or seek further legal assistance?
Yes
Patrick, to seek further legal assistance and report this incident, you can:
*. Report to School Authorities: Contact the administration of Sachem High School East and report the cyberbullying incident.
*. File a Formal Complaint: Submit a written complaint to the school district's anti-bullying coordinator.
*. Seek Legal Advice: Consider consulting with a lawyer who specializes in education law and bullying cases to understand your legal options better.
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