New allegations against the Central Islip School District accuse officials of allowing a 13-year-old girl to be bullied with repeated threats that led her to have suicidal thoughts.
A recent complaint and notice of claim have been filed against the Central Islip School District, alleging negligence and discrimination in their handling of bullying incidents. The latest involves a 13-year-old girl whose family says she was repeatedly threatened and assaulted by bullies, resulting in suicidal thoughts and the need to bring mace to school. While the district claims to have implemented anti-bullying and tolerance initiatives, parents and advocates say it's not enough.
The latest allegations launched against the District involve a 13-year-old girl whose family says repeated threats from bullies resulted in her having suicidal thoughts. She was so traumatized her parents say she brought mace to school. On Thursday, Mollins filed a complaint with the Division of Human Rights and a notice of claim alleging negligence, discrimination, and seeking damages.
The district is now bussing the student 45 minutes away to another school where her parents say she is doing better.
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