WATCH: Oh, Kmart!
Pamela Poole: Talk About a Choking Hazard! What I Never Expected to…
Bullying bill hits legislation in New York
Filed under: Teens, Health & Safety: Babies, In The News, Going Green, Day Care & Education, Resources
Possibly just in time for back to school, last week Republicans introduced a bill to the Senate the stop bullying in schools. The bill includes language to cover harassment of students based on sexual orientation as well as transgender students in public schools. As one gay-rghts activist noted, youth are becoing increasingly comfortable with coming out of the closet at an early age. As a result, they can suffer harassment--and worse--and need protection.
According to a representative of Senate majority leader Dean G. Skelos, the bill was in direct competition with tax relief and was not to be discussed at last Friday's special session. The bill could be given the opportunity to be introduced at another session later in the month, and most likely will as it would be unusual for a bill to be entered this time of year without the intention of getting it passed.
If it goes through, New York will be the eleventh state to introduce and adopt a bullying bill. Legislation was originally introduced in 1999 but didn't make it far as critics were uncomfortable using language regarding transgendered students, who would be protected under the current bill. The gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities have long been calling for such legislation.
Your<span>Voice</span>
Ask Us Anything About Parenting
Recently Asked
- Why would the defendant file an acknowledgment of service instead of a defence?
- LAW SCHOOL OR COPYCAT would'nt it be a difficult profession ( lawyer)if anyone could use your court case defense as plaintiff or defendant
- Why should anyone listen to a _____, what makes her an expert? Harpo is jus an actress, all she does is sit on her tush & claim she knows it all. ...
TheTalkies:RelatedVideos
-
Critics Say Tennessee Bill Could Create Bullying Loopholes
A proposed anti-bully law in Tennessee allows any non-threatening speech to be protected for students in school if it adheres to their own beliefs.
-
Bill Would Make Sci-Fi Mandatory in W. Va. Schools
West Virginia delegate Ray Canterbury's bill would require sci-fi reading material in certain middle and high school courses.
-
Bill Bennett: Schools Should Consider Arming Employees
Former Education Secretary Bill Bennett told NBC's "Meet the Press" schools should possibly consider arming certain employees to prevent attacks.
-
5-Year-Old Autistic Boy Denied School Lunch Over Billing Issue
John Robert Caravella was denied lunch at his new elementary school over a billing issue, making his parents furious.
SitesWeLove
- Site Map
- |
- Staff
- |
- Terms of Service
- |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Trademarks
- |
- Advertise With Us
- |
- About Our Ads
- |
- AOL Downloads
- |
- Contact Us
- |
© Copyright 2012 AOL Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Aol Family