New policy will target abusive behaviours in P.E.I. schools, including cyberbullying

The province is working on a new code of conduct for P.E.I. schools, with plans to roll it out before the start of the next school year. It will provide clear rules for students, parents, teachers and school staff, and what consequences there could be in instances of abuse, specifically bullying and cyberbullying.

New policy will target abusive behaviours in P.E.I. schools, including cyberbullying. The province is working on a new code of conduct for P.E.I. schools, with plans to roll it out before the start of the next school year. It will provide clear rules for students, parents, teachers and school staff, and what consequences there could be in instances of abuse, specifically bullying and cyberbullying. Education and Early Years Minister Robin Croucher made the announcement in the Legislature during question period Tuesday while fielding questions from Progressive Conservative Charlottetown-Belvedere MLA Susie Dillon. Speaking with CBC News outside of question period, Dillon, who has worked as an educational assistant, said she often speaks with educators who have told her that their conversations with parents and caregivers have become "a lit...