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Senate advances school bullying bill after debate over liability and implementation
Summary
Senators adopted a committee amendment and ordered House Bill 131 to third reading; backers said it strengthens reporting and safeguards for victims, while critics warned it could increase school liability and administrative burdens.
The Senate Education Committee reported that House Bill 131, which strengthens procedural safeguards and reporting requirements for bullying and cyberbullying in schools, ‘‘ought to pass with amendment’’ (committee vote 3-2). Senator Sullivan moved the committee recommendation and described new reporting requirements, inclusion of antibullying procedures in…
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