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GA HB927
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Karla Drenner
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "bullying" in Georgia public schools to include acts occurring on school property, school vehicles, bus stops, school functions, or through school computer systems, and adds a new category covering intentional written, verbal, or physical acts that cause substantial physical harm, property damage, interference with education, an intimidating environment, or disruption of school operations
- Extends anti-bullying policy requirements from grades 6–12 at middle and high schools to all schools in each school system, with local boards required to adopt compliant policies by August 1, 2011
- Requires that a student in grades 6–12 found to have committed bullying for the third time in a school year be assigned to an alternative school, and authorizes reassignment of a student to another school or classroom after one or more offenses to separate the bully from the victim
- Directs the Georgia Department of Education to develop and post a model bullying policy by January 1, 2011, including mandatory reporting by school employees, prompt investigation procedures, age-appropriate consequences, anonymous reporting options, parent notification, and anti-retaliation provisions
- Grants civil liability immunity to any person who reports a bullying incident in good faith, and makes any school system not in compliance with the bullying policy requirements ineligible for state funding under Code Sections 20-2-161 and 20-2-260
Legislative Description
Public schools disciplinary tribunals; bullying; expand definition
Last Action
House Taken from Table
3/16/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil1/13/2010
Full Bill Text
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