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5] These are some of the states that have passed laws on cyber bullying and the law: 1. Arkansas-Passed a bill calling on school districts to set up policies to address cyber bullying 2. Idaho-In 2006, Idaho expanded their anti-bullying legislation, requiring school districts to address cyber bullying in their anti-bullying policy 3. Iowa-Passed an anti-bullying legislation that requires schools to formalize an anti-bullying policy 4. Minnesota-Require that all school districts in Minnesota expand their anti-bullying policies to address and respond to cyber bullying at the local level 5. New Jersey-Enacted an anti-bullying law that went into effect this past fall 6. Oregon-Has proposed a bill that would require all of the state's 198 school districts to adopt policies that prohibit cyber bullying 7. Pennsylvania-Has proposed a bill that would amend Title 18, the Crimes Code, to make that type of theft, re-publication, and cyber bullying a criminal offense 8. South Carolina-Requires school districts to define bullying and outline policies and repercussions for the behavior, including cyber bullying 9. Washington-Requires each school district to adopt or amend if necessary a policy, that prohibits the harassment, intimidation, or bullying of any student, either verbally or electronically Most of these laws have been passed because of complaints of cyber bullying or suicide because of cyber bullying. These punishments include: suspension, fines, jail, and even a Class D Felony

 Under the law, perpetrators can be charged with a misdemeanor or felony. In the three months since the law took effect, Missouri authorities have wasted little time in bringing [|charges against seven people] , according to the //St. Louis Post-Dispatch //. 5. Under the law, perpetrators can be charged with a misdemeanor or felony. In the three months since the law took effect, Missouri authorities have wasted little time in bringing charges against seven people, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.