Intro: In response to the suicide of an O'Fallon girl who was reportedly bullied online, Republican State Senator Scott Rupp is proposing a bill to make cyber-bullying a crime.
The committees report includes some vague recommendations for accountability standards, and no action plan for things such as strengthening high school education and funding more scholarships. However, Sen. Scott Rupp, R-Lincoln County, said that's what the committee intended.
In response to the suicide of an O'Fallon girl who was reportedly harassed on-line, Republican Senator Scott Rupp filed legislation Monday to make cyber bullying a crime.
In response to the suicide of an O'Fallon girl who was reportedly harassed on-line, Republican Senator Scott Rupp filed legislation Monday to make cyber bullying a crime.
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