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MI HB6472
Bill
Status
9/21/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Brown
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AI Summary
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Enacts the "Cyberbullying Reporting Act" to establish procedures for reporting cyberbullying incidents in Michigan schools.
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Defines cyberbullying as electronic communication motivated by a student's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, gender, gender identity, or other distinguishing characteristic, intended to physically harm a student, damage property, substantially interfere with education, create an intimidating environment, or disrupt school operations.
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Requires the Michigan Department of State Police and Department of Education to accept cyberbullying reports through the existing Michigan school violence hotline.
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Mandates law enforcement officers and agencies to promptly report credible cyberbullying incidents to school officials and parents or guardians of alleged perpetrators and victims.
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Requires school officials to promptly report alleged cyberbullying incidents to parents or guardians of any alleged perpetrators or victims.
Legislative Description
Law enforcement; training; procedures regarding cyberbullying reporting; provide for. Creates new act.
Law enforcement, communications
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/22/2010
9/22/2010