Lantern in five minutesA one-page guide for school counselors and staff trainings

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1. Find your state or district

   On the Lantern home page, type your ZIP code or state. You’ll see your state’s rules and the school districts that serve that ZIP code.

2. Read the bottom line first

   Each state and country starts with a short summary and “what this means for counselors.” Open any item for the legal detail and the official source.

3. Open your district’s profile

   Select “Full district profile” for counselor numbers, students per counselor, reported harassment, every school, and what state law says the district’s bullying policy must include.

4. When something happens online

   Open the Digital harm guide and pick what happened, such as sextortion, a shared image, a deepfake or a threat. You get a checklist of first steps, who to report to and what the law says, ready to print.

5. Compare and report

   Use Compare & reports to put places side by side and print a clean report for a team meeting or a family.