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Committee clarifies bill allowing single investigations when misconduct may also violate state or federal law; members want clearer language before final vote
Summary
A bill to let public schools consolidate investigations of bullying and related violations passed after debate. Committee members and legal staff pushed to clarify that districts may not themselves determine violations of state law and must consult counsel or law enforcement when appropriate.
The Education Committee passed a bill that amends the state—s bullying statutes to permit a school district to conduct a single, consolidated investigation when the same conduct may implicate district policy, state law or federal law (for example, Title IX). Supporters said consolidating investigations reduces cost and trauma for witnesses by preventing multiple separate probes into the same facts.
Representative Childress presented House Bill 18 05 and turned the floor over to Brian Diffie (Alma School…
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