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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2011-2012 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 48900 of, and to add Section 32286.5 to, the Education Code, relating to pupil rights.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Michael Joseph Berry Bullying Prevention Bill of 2011, aims to enhance school safety by addressing bullying. It encourages comprehensive school safety plans to include policies and procedures for preventing and intervening in bullying, with minimum requirements such as protecting pupil rights, safeguarding victims, preventing retaliation, providing advocate assistance, and offering training and information on bullying prevention to school staff and students. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to explicitly define bullying, including cyberbullying and bullying motivated by a victim's characteristics, as grounds for suspension or expulsion, thereby strengthening the consequences for such behavior.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (on 01/31/2012)
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