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Council refers anti-bullying initiative to school-liaison committees after divided debate

Irvine City Council · July 8, 2025
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Summary

The Irvine City Council voted 4-3 to refer a proposed anti-bullying initiative to its liaison committees with the Irvine Unified and Tustin Unified school districts after a contentious debate over jurisdiction and process.

Vice Mayor James Mai asked the council to direct staff to develop a comprehensive anti-bullying plan that would compile definitions, prevention and intervention protocols, a reporting portal, and coordinated community listening sessions with school officials, law enforcement and nonprofit partners.

The proposal generated robust debate. Some council members, school-district…

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