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State Superintendent Ryan Walters, the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education are named in a lawsuit alleging state anti-bullying laws were not adequately enforced.

The medical examiner’s report shows a combination of prescription and over-the-counter medications in Benedict’s system at the time of their death. The report also says Benedict suffered from depression, anxiety and self-harm.

Nex Bendict’s death has made headlines across the country after they died by suicide in the wake of a fight at Owasso High School. But the district attorney says there isn’t enough evidence to press charges.

Authored by Republican Paul Rosino, Senate Bill 1100 increases this punishment to at least seven years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. It also updates the current law to include cyberbullying.

Prosecutors said Thursday that they will not pursue charges in the death of Benedict, prompting an outcry from LGBTQ+ advocates.

After Oklahoma’s Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death of Owasso teenager Nex Benedict a suicide, President Joe Biden called for parents and schools across the country to do more to protect nonbinary and trans youth. Benedict also got support at the state capitol.

Mason Mecklenburg will receive a $5 million settlement from the Kingfisher Public School district instead of going to trial over alleged hazing he faced as a Kingfisher football player.

Eric Lander tendered his letter of resignation hours after a Politico article reported that the White House had found that he bullied and demeaned his subordinates.

A national survey of elementary school students asks about kindness as well as cruelty.

Hillary Clinton has just proposed a $500 million initiative to help states combat bullying. Here are some things you should know.