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AL HJR90

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Knight

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Act 2009-571 was originally enacted in 2009 and requires Alabama public school systems to adopt policies preventing student harassment.

  • Jamari Williams died by suicide on October 11, 2017, after experiencing harassment and bullying at school.

  • The Jamari Terrell Williams Foundation was established to work with schools, churches, and community organizations on bullying and suicide prevention education.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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