Anti-Bullying Bill 3 Strikes

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Anti-Bullying Bill Proposal will focus on ensuring children are properly equipped to understand bullying behaviors, as well as their effects, and consequences prior to disciplinary action. It gives children the ability to learn, evolve, and rehabilitate from bullying behavior through a transparent zero bullying tolerance system. A system that comes with resources, and a program instilled in our schools to protect the safety of all children.

Elementary School

  1. First strike: Weekly counseling sessions (focused on but not solely emotional regulation, body safety, communication skills)
  2. Second strike: Ineligibility for school field trips
  3. Third strike: Expulsion

Middle School

  1. First strike: 20 hours community service, weekly counseling sessions (focused on but not solely emotional regulation, body safety, communication skills)
  2. Second strike: Mandatory professional psychological counseling
  3. Third strike: Expulsion. Educational note on school profile that conveys to high school about bullying behavior.

High School

  1. First strike: 20 hours community service, weekly counseling sessions
  2. Second strike: Mandatory professional psychological counseling
  3. Third strike: Expulsion, permanent disciplinary note on transcripts

Key Additions

  1. Educational note on child’s profile (conveys to high school record)
  2. Permanent disciplinary note on high school transcripts (potentially impacts college admission)

Considerations

Prevention Programs with School Counselors

  1. Anti-bullying workshops
  2. Empathy-building exercises
  3. Conflict resolution training

School Support Systems

  1. Designated bullying reporting officer
  2. Peer support groups
  3. Parent-teacher organization involvement

Consequences

  1. Community service
  2. Restorative counseling
  3. Disciplinary action

Collaboration and Training

  1. Educator training on bullying prevention
  2. Counselor training on evidence-based programs
  3. Collaboration with local organizations for a yearly festive no bullying day/rally

College Admission Impact

  1. Clear transcript notation
  2. Communication with college administrators
  3. Consideration of prior bullying educational counseling if any

Proposal addresses bullying comprehensively, focusing on prevention, intervention and accountability to ensure a change in our school systems.

For the betterment of our children’s futures in schools, this bill will provide a clear safety measure that our now school system lacks.

Vote Anti-Bullying Bill 3 Strikes!