The signing ceremony for the anti-bullying bill was a politicians' exercise in self-congratulation. Patrick left the role of grassroots activists unacknowledged and lavished praise on House Speaker DeLeo and, what's worse, the school … [Read more...]
Anti-Bullying Bill Gets Final Legislative Approval
Plans must include o Descriptions of and statements prohibiting bullying o Clear procedures for school staff to report bullying or retaliation o Provision for anonymous reports o Clear procedures for promptly responding to and … [Read more...]
Tough Anti-Bully Bill Passes House 148-0
Advocates wanted to restore straightforward mandates for reporting, investigation, discipline, and notification of law enforcement and parents. There was resistance to that approach. So instead we suggested and they agreed to add a … [Read more...]
Restore Gutted Anti-Bullying Bill : Contact your State Rep
In a last minute maneuver, the House Ways and Means Committee gutted the anti-bullying bill pending before the Mass. legislature, scheduled for a vote in the House Thursday 3/18 in the afternoon. They axed the following requirements: 1) … [Read more...]
Anti-bullying legislation pending in House Ways and Means Committee after Senate passage
The Anti-Violence Project of Massachusetts(formerly the Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project) released this information about some much-needed public safety legislation which needs to move through the House by 7/31/08. Spread the word! And … [Read more...]