HB 1082 -- Bullying

Sponsor:  Lampe

This bill changes the laws regarding bullying in schools.  In its
main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Broadens the definition of "bullying" to include
discrimination, substantial interference with student
performance, and disruptive behavior;

(2)  Prohibits bullying by school employees or students on school
property, at school functions, and on school buses;

(3)  Changes the requirement that a bullying policy not enumerate
protected classification of individuals to a specified list of
protected classifications;

(4)  Adds several elements to the required policies that school
districts must have, including procedures for reporting and
investigating incidents; and

(5)  Requires the State Board of Education to develop model
policies no later than September 1, 2008.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:21 am