January 26, 2006, Introduced by Senators PATTERSON, ALLEN, BIRKHOLZ, HARDIMAN, BISHOP, JELINEK, CASSIS, CROPSEY, HAMMERSTROM, CHERRY, THOMAS and JACOBS and referred to the Committee on Education.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled
"The revised school code,"
(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310b.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1310b. Not later than May 1, 2006, the board of a school
district or board of directors of a public school academy shall
adopt and implement a bullying policy. At a minimum, the policy
shall define bullying, prescribe consequences for pupils for
bullying, and establish a procedure for the investigation of a
report made by a pupil or employee that an incident of bullying has
occurred. In adopting and implementing the policy, the board or
board of directors shall take into account the concerns and
opinions of parents of pupils of the school district or public
school academy.