HB 1751 -- Bullying in Schools

Sponsor:  Lampe

This bill changes the laws regarding bullying in schools.  In its
main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Revises the definition of "bullying" to include
discrimination, substantial interference with student
performance, and disruptive behavior;

(2)  Prohibits bullying by school employees or students on school
property, at school functions, or on school buses;

(3)  Changes the requirement that a bullying policy not enumerate
protected classes of individuals to a specified list of protected
classes;

(4)  Adds several mandatory school district policies, including
procedures for reporting and investigating bullying incidents;
and

(5)  Requires the State Board of Education to develop model
policies no later than September 1, 2009.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm