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President Obama announces support for Safe Schools Improvement Act
 Take Action! Safe Schools Improvement Act (S. 506 and H.R. 1648) |
Dear Supporter,
Great news! President Obama announced his support of the Safe Schools Improvement Act. "The President and his Administration have taken many steps to address the issue of bullying," according to the White House's official statement. "He is proud to support... the Safe Schools Improvement Act, introduced by Senator [Bob] Casey and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez."
TAKE ACTION. Let's keep the pressure on Congress to get behind this bill:
2. Spread the word: If you have already signed, go back to the petition page to share it on Facebook or email friends encouraging them to support.
More than 1 in 4 of our kids are bullied in school each year. Bullying and harassment fosters a climate of fear and humiliation that can seriously impair physical and psychological health and undermine the ability of students to achieve their full potential. Bullying has obviously been a challenge for a long-time, but it’s finally starting to get the level of attention it deserves. This is good news.
Safe Schools Improvement Act Highlights:
- Schools and districts have comprehensive and effective student conduct policies that include clear prohibitions regarding bullying and harassment, including LGBT youth;
- Schools and districts focus on effective prevention strategies and professional development designed to help school personnel meaningfully address issues associated with bullying and harassment;
- States and districts maintain and report data regarding incidents of bullying and harassment in order to inform the development of effective federal, state, and local policies that address these issues.
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- States and districts maintain and report data regarding incidents of bullying and harassment in order to inform the development of effective federal, state, and local policies that address these issues.
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