Special Students of Hernando, Inc.

Helping our children succeed in education...one step at a time.....

Has Your Child Been Bullied???

Teasing has gone on in schools and neighborhoods for more years than can be counted...but we are not talking about that little bit of teasing here and there...we are talking about BULLYING.

The staggering number of children who are victims of bullies is astonishing.
There is now a term for children who take their own lives due to the effects from being bullied...Bullycide....

Fairly recently there have been laws passed in States specifically related to children being bullied. This safety net for children falls into the hands of local school districts, as bullying occurs 99% of the time at school.

However, not all school districts in Florida treat bullying issues the same - though all districts must adhere to the same Florida Anti-Bullying law.
This law was initially named HB 669 - School Safety "Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act".

It is time that all school districts be held accountable for what occurs in their schools. We must fight this fight for the children so that we are not dealing with devastating consequences after the fact and then trying to fight this issue.

We receive a high number of calls and confidential e-mails from parents with similar stories about bullying. Though not all students being bullied have disabilities those that do have disabilities seem to be an "easier" target for bullies. This must end and end now.
The bullies need to be stopped and the school districts need to listen.

If your child has been bullied at school we would like to hear from you.
Please email us at info@specialstudentsofhernando.com and we assure you that
your information will be kept confidential.
Know that you are not alone and there is power in numbers!

Please note: Special Students of Hernando understands that there are MANY school districts in Florida that handle bullying issues to the letter of the law....others do not and the handling can vary greatly from not only district to district but school site to school site.

The School Board of Hernando County defines bullying as:

A student of group of students who inflict physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students and may involve teasing, threats, social exclusion, intimidation, public humiliation, stalking, physical violence, religious or racial harassment, or destruction of property. Harassment is defined as: Any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gestures graphics, use of data or computer software, or written, verbal, or physical conduct directed against the student that:

1. Places a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property;

2. has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits; or

3. has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school, this includes retaliation against a student or school employee by another student for asserting or alleging an act of bullying or harassment.

If you feel your child has been subjected to bullying, please complete the attached bullying form.

**If you are from another school district, please refer to your district's bullying policy - it should be very similar to the one here**

Bullying Reporting Forms
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Hernando County School District Bullying Report Form

Hernando County School District Bullying Report Form ~Spanish~

Hernando County School District ANONYMOUS Bullying Report Form

Hernando County School District ANONYMOUS Bullying Report Form ~Spanish~

Bullying Links

Bully Police, Florida

Bullycide Moms Speak Out

Watch above video at Tampa Bay Online

Special Students of Hernando, Inc. is a registered Florida Non-profit corporation.

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