HB 1502 -- Bullying in Schools

Sponsor:  Lampe

This bill defines "bullying" and prohibits school employees,
volunteers, or students from bullying a student while on school
property, at school functions, or on a school bus.  School
employees or volunteers who witness an incident must report it
and are exempt from liability.  The Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education will develop model policies by April 1, 2007.
By August 1, 2007, each school district must develop its policy
on bullying, with components specified in the bill.  The bill
provides how the policies will be published and incorporated into
district training.  Schools must advise anyone filing a bullying
complaint that other options exist to remedy the situation, such
as injunctions and restraining orders.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am