School Bullying Legal Options

Summary

In Iowa, bullying is covered under the Harassment and Bullying law (Iowa Code section 280.28). Schools must have policies prohibiting harassment and bullying. If the school isnt taking effective action, you can contact the Iowa Department of Education or consider filing a civil lawsuit. Legal advice should be sought from a professional.

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Well I have a niece that is in the 10th grade and monday she was jumped by another student as her * friends held everyone back so they couldnt jump in.
I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your niece, ****. Can you tell me in which state this occurred? It's essential to have this info since the law varies by location.
My sister is wanting to press charges and has made police reports etc. She jas been to the school also. My niece was taken to the doctor on tuesday for a cat scan which everything is ok. But the girl who beat her only got 3 days in school suspension and nonnof her friends got into trouble. So now as the days go on and my niece goes to her classes those five friends of the attacker are also in the classes taunting my niece talking about my niece etc and the school informed my sister there was nothing they can do about people talking about each other or taunting. Isnt that bullying?
Indeed, ****, what your niece is experiencing can be considered bullying. However, the laws about bullying vary by location. Could you please tell me in which state this is happening? This will allow me to provide more accurate information.
Iowa
I'm sorry to hear about your niece's situation. In Iowa, bullying falls under the "Harassment and Bullying" law (Iowa Code section *.*). Here are some key points:
- Schools must have policies prohibiting harassment and bullying.
- If the school isn't taking effective action, you can contact Iowa Department of Education.
- Consider filing a civil lawsuit.
Remember, legal advice should be sought from a professional.