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UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- The parents of a 14-year-old who died by suicide are seeking answers and to change how Ohio schools handle bullying.

"The bullying statute only mandates the schools internally report pursuant to their bullying policies," Brad Koffel, attorney for the Edell family, said. "What we need is, if you see something, say something."

Carter Edell, 14, died by suicide on Sept. 23, and Koffel said his death shook the Upper Arlington community. Carter's parents have reason to believe that bullying may have contributed to his death and have asked Koffel to independently investigate in hopes of getting answer

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