bullied students

From 1999 through 2017, the CDC found that suicide rates increased for both males and females - with greater annual percentage increases occurring after 2006.

Lawmakers Consider Florida's Suicide Prevention Programs

Margie Menzel

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Mental health has been a frequent topic at the Capitol following more tragic news from Parkland. Two students who survived last year's Marjory Stoneman...

Education

Florida's Hope Scholarship Tax Credit Funding Begins

Cathy Carter

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The state's newest school voucher program is ramping up.Beginning Monday Oct. 1, Floridians purchasing a new car will now have the option to designate up…

Education

Bill Would Allow Bullied Students To Attend Private Schools

Associated Press

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From third to fifth grade, Alyson Hochstedler says bullies slammed her son into lockers and punched him. One threatened to stab him. The public school's...

Florida's Old State Capitol building is shown in the foreground with the current State Capitol in the background in Tallahassee.

Education

Senate Panel Backs Scholarships For Bullied Students

Lloyd Dunkelberger - News Service of Florida

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Students who are victims of bullying or sexual harassment would be eligible for voucher-like scholarships to attend private schools under a bill...