Relative to bullying and cyberbullying across multiple school...
Relative to bullying and cyberbullying across multiple school districts.
This bill, HB108, aims to address issues of bullying and cyberbullying in multiple school districts. It proposes new measures to help schools identify, prevent, and respond to incidents of bullying and cyberbullying, ensuring a safer learning environment for students. The bill affects all school districts by setting new standards and requirements for handling bullying cases, providing clearer guidelines for both students and educators.
The bill has successfully passed through the legislative process. It was introduced in December 2024, and after several committee reviews and votes, it was signed into law by the Governor on June 6, 2025, and will take effect on August 1, 2025. This means the new rules and requirements will be implemented across school districts starting August 1, 2025.
Key actions in the legislative process include committee reports recommending passage, hearings where stakeholders provided input, and final votes in both the House and Senate. The bill was passed unanimously in committee votes and received a voice vote in favor in both chambers before being signed into law.