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Law Enforcement
In July of 2010 the Chicago board of education changed the Chicago Public School's code of conduct to reflect the growing problems caused by cyberbullying. these changes put cyberbullying in the same class as aggravated assault and robbery. any student found to have used a computer or electronic device to "stalk, harass, bully or otherwise intimidate" will face suspension as well as possible expulsion. the school will also be obligated to notify legal authorities. 

problems with prosecuting
many states have recently put laws into place against cyber-bullying, however due to the unique nature of these crimes, enforcement of these laws is usually left to school officials. however in some cases prosecutors use other laws, such as criminal harassment, to bring charges against the defendants. the relative young age of many defendants in these cases can also add to the difficulties of prosecution.