Reporting of Blogs, Social Media, and Free Speech Issues. There is no obligation on the part of school personnel to report any blogging or free speech issues, unless the conduct rises to the level of mandatory report, as outlined in Article 3. Law enforcement authorities have the ability to preserve evidence before the author has an opportunity to alter it. If such information is brought to the attention of law enforcement, a legal determination will be made on whether the information contained in the blog is constitutionally protected and whether it is criminal in nature. Content on a blog or social media post may also constitute HIB. Law enforcement officials agree to notify the principal of the school at which a student is enrolled when a student or a student’s parent or guardian reports to the law enforcement agency that a student may be the victim of HIB, as defined in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.
