Michigan - Anti Bullying Legislation

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& Reporting on State Anti Bullying Laws

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Introduced by Representative Glenn Anderson
Anti bullying Legislation - 2006 Session
Introduced again in the 2007 Session, Passed State House
Bill sent to the Senate Education Committee for review. No action to date.
“Since 2001, Michigan has lost five children to bullycide, passage of “Matt’s Law is long overdue” Kevin Epling, Matt’s dad.

"Matt's Safe School Law"
www.MattEpling.com

Michigan has a statewide anti bullying education policy (model after the original legislation) adopted in 2006. Although policies are NOT state laws, policies are mandated by law - 2nd best to having a law. If your child is currently being bullied in Michigan, I would suggest you obtain a copy of this policy by going to www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/SBE_Model_AntiBullying_Policy_Revised_9.8_172355_7.pdf
and pulling down this PDF file. Take this policy to your school and demand that the "Policies on Bullying" be enforced.

For a copy of the most up to date legislation:
www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2007-2008/billengrossed/House/pdf/2007-HEBH-4162.pdf

Contact your MI Legislator here: www.mistopbullying.com

(Sen. Anderson first introduced “Matt’s Safe School Law” during his term in the State House)
A note from Senator Glenn Anderson of concerning Anti-Bullying legislation:

House Bill 4162, requires school districts to establish a policy prohibiting bullying or harassment at school and was drafted with the input of a large number of education and children advocates and is the most comprehensive and far-reaching bill on this issue to date.

Through this bill, a bullying/harassment policy would be adopted through a process that includes representations of parents, guardians, school employees, volunteers, pupils, school administrators, and community representatives. Bullying is a very serious threat to school safety and has been linked to higher levels of dropout rates, crime, suicide, and school shootings. Statistics show that 30% of students in grades six through ten are affected by moderate or frequent bullying with 19% of students having participated in bullying. After gathering actual school district bullying policies from over 50 school districts around Michigan, it is clearly evident that policies range from non-existent to a few reasonably good policies.

My legislation would ensure that school districts have some degree of uniformity and clarity in their bullying and harassment policies to provide a safe learning environment for all Michigan children.

I welcome any comments or feedback concerning this legislation. Please contact my office at SenGAnderson (at) senate.michigan.gov

Sincerely,

Senator Glenn S. Anderson
18th District- Westland

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www.BullyPolice.net
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bullycide.blogspot.com

WHAT WOULD
THE PERFECT
ANTI BULLYING LAW
LOOK LIKE?
PDF - Word

HOW are STATES

"GRADED"

Brenda's notes:
GETTING LAWS PASSED

John Halligan's notes
RyansLaw.pdf