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"Unsafe School Option" in the
No Child Left Behind Act
States receiving any funds under the Act must establish
and implement a statewide policy requiring that a student
be allowed to attend a safe public elementary/ secondary school
within the local education agency, including a public charter
school if he or she:
1. Attends a persistently dangerous public elementry or secondary
school as determined by the state in consultation with a representative
sample of local educational agencies or
2. Becomes a victim of a violent criminal offense, as determined
by state law, while in or on the grounds of a public elementary
or secondary school that the student attends
States must certify in writing to the Secretary of Education
that they are in compliance as a condition of receiving funds
under No Child Left Behind.
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Bullying Resources for Teens, Parents, and Teachers No
one should have to endure being teased, bullied, or abused.
Cruelity violates a person’s sense of self and others.
If you or someone you know – perhaps your son, daughter,
student, or a friend – is being bullied at school, you
can help. Listen to them. Let them know they are not alone
in their struggle. Be compassionate, supportive, and strong.
There are many organizations expert in dealing with troubled
teens. Outlined below are four specific recommended resources.
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