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AL HJR90
Joint Resolution
Status
1/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Knight
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AI Summary
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Renames Act 2009-571 (the Student Harassment Prevention Act) to the "Jamari Terrell Williams Act" in honor of a 10-year-old from Montgomery, Alabama.
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Act 2009-571 was originally enacted in 2009 and requires Alabama public school systems to adopt policies preventing student harassment.
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Jamari Williams died by suicide on October 11, 2017, after experiencing harassment and bullying at school.
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The Jamari Terrell Williams Foundation was established to work with schools, churches, and community organizations on bullying and suicide prevention education.
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A copy of the resolution shall be provided to Jamari's family in recognition of his life and their efforts to end bullying and harassment among young people in the state.
Legislative Description
Jamari Terrell Williams Act, Act 2009-571, named
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
1/23/2018