Bill Title: Amends the School Code in provisions concerning bullying prevention. Makes changes concerning the legislative findings. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2013, the State Board of Education shall develop a template for a model bullying prevention policy and sets forth requirements concerning the template. Sets forth and changes requirements, beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, for each school district and non-public, non-sectarian elementary or secondary school, as well as the State Board, concerning policies on bullying. Sets forth provisions concerning the collection, maintenance, and submission of data regarding allegations and incidences of bullying and rules. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 26)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2012-05-29 - Third Reading - Lost; 029-021-006 [HB5290 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
Senate	Third Reading in Senate	2012-05-29	29	21	9	0	59	Failed	Link	View
House	Third Reading in House	2012-03-28	61	49	4	1	115	Passed	Link	View