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2011 SESSION

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HB 1576 Bullying; definition, punishment for actions.

Introduced by: Adam P. Ebbin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Definition of and punishment for bullying.  Defines “bullying” to mean recklessly or intentionally endangering the health or safety of a student by exposing the student repeatedly and over time to physical aggression or intimidation, whether through direct physical contact or through the use of information or communication technology, resulting in bodily injury or other harm to person or property. This definition does not supersede or limit any definition of bullying developed by the Board of Education or the actual codes of student conduct adopted by school boards pursuant to § 22.1-279.6. Bullying is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

FULL TEXT

• 01/05/11  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101414D  pdf | impact statements

HISTORY

• 01/05/11  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101414D
• 01/05/11  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/01/11  House: Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal
• 02/02/11  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/08/11  House: Left in Courts of Justice