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Every child deserves a high-quality education and a safe school environment.

High-profile student suicides and a rise in cyber-bullying have made it apparent that bullying is a reality for too many students.

While almost all states have some anti-bullying laws on the books, the laws vary greatly in form and strength and more needs to be done to ensure each state's policies are effective enough to ensure a safe learning environment for every child.

Comprehensive anti-bullying legislation should include the following key elements:

-A clear definition of bullying and harassment of students;

-Clear roles and responsibilities for schools, administrators, and teachers, as well as a requirement that all schools adopt anti-bullying policies;

-Training for teachers, administrators, and students;

-Investigation protocols for all reported incidents;

-School-level staff teams dedicated to and focused on monitoring bullying incidents and school climate.

School should be a safe environment -- both to protect our children and to ensure we're fulfilling the promise of an excellent education for every student.

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I Support Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Legislation

Every child deserves a high-quality education and a safe school environment.

High-profile student suicides and a rise in cyber-bullying have made it apparent that bullying is a reality for too many students.

While almost all states have some anti-bullying laws on the books, the laws vary greatly in form and strength and more needs to be done to ensure each state's policies are effective enough to ensure a safe learning environment for every child.

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