All this BS about getting tough on bullying is a just that BS. The administrators and powers that be just want another layer of bureaucracy and laws to cover their incompetent asses because they won’t do their jobs and enforce discipline.
The best thing to do when a bully is involved is a punch right in the nose, followed by 5 or 10 more. Take your part and beat the bully badly or hurt him so much he will think twice before messing with you again.
We certainly didn’t have bullying laws when I was in school and I was a natural target......till I ended it.