MS HR36

Acknowledges a widespread bullying crisis in Mississippi and its link to youth suicide, which is the second leading cause of death for Mississippians ages 10-24

Notes that over 635 individuals ages 10-24 have committed suicide in Mississippi since 2000, with an annual suicide cost of $456,045,000 in medical and employment losses

Cites specific cases of Mississippi students who died by suicide or attempted suicide due to bullying, including students from Forest, Horn Lake, and Yazoo City

Recognizes that current Mississippi anti-bullying laws passed in 2010 have not decreased youth suicide rates and do not require written records of bullying incidents

Encourages continued efforts to find solutions to the bullying crisis affecting Mississippi's children