Article archive / June 1, 2012
Originally published: . Volume 3, No. 10. Source pages: 6.
SB764 and HB1214, bills that set out policies in student codes of conduct, have been reviewed at different stages. HB1214 passed the House and was sent to the Senate Committee on Education, but they took no action on it on May 23. The bill was authored by 21 legislators, with Rep. Patricia Smith the primary author.
SB764 (was SB709) by Senator Ward, also prohibits bullying at schools and school events, passed the house with amendments. It is in the process of being reviewed by the Senate.
The measure, provides a student code of conduct to specifically address the behavior of bullying. It also provided for a program of training, for at least four hours, for all school employees, including bus drivers, regarding how to recognize bullying and how to use appropriate interventions and procedures that help.
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