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What do we say to the parents?
The Anti-Bullying Bill - HB 1323 - has been stuck in Calendars Committee since April 20th.
If it does not reach the House floor the week of May 11th, it will die.
In 2007, the anti-bullying "Corinne's Law" was introduced in the Texas Legislature by Rep. Harold Dutton. That bill died on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives for lack of action.
What do we say to the parents?
What do we say to Bryan & Diana of Pflugerville, whose ten year-old daughter was sexually harrassed by a boy in her class?
HB 1323 would enable the school to move the perpetrator to another classroom or campus. Under current law, if the victim wants to escape the perpetrator, it is the victim who must move to another classroom or campus.
What do we say to Kathy G. of Pasadena, whose son has been victimized in e-mails, voicemails, on MySpace, and at school baseball games? The school principal claims nothing can be done under current law.
HB 1323 would expand the definition of bullying to include bullying by electronic means such as computers, cell phones, text messaging, and instant messaging.
HB 1323 is supported by the Texas State Teachers Association, the Association of Texas Professional Educators, Texas Network of Youth Services, Texas AFT, the National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter, and Legacy Community Health Services.
What do we say to parents if the Texas Legislature again fails to take steps to deal with harassment and bullying in Texas schools?
Texas needs HB 1323.
HB 1323 needs to be placed on the House Calendar.
Urge passage of House Bill 1323.
ACT NOW TO SEND AN E-MAIL TO EACH MEMBER OF THE CALENDARS COMMITTEE.
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Subject: Texas Needs HB 1323 - Place it on the Calendar.
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
The Anti-Bullying Bill - HB 1323 by Strama - has been in the Calendars Committee since April 20th. Unless it is placed on the State Calendar very soon, it will die.
In 2007, the anti-bullying "Corinne's Law" was introduced in the Texas Legislature by Rep. Harold Dutton. That bill died on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives for lack of action.
What will you say to the parents?
What will you say to Bryan & Diana of Pflugerville, whose ten year-old daughter was sexually harrassed by a boy in her class?
HB 1323 would enable the school to move the perpetrator to another classroom or campus. Under current law, if the victim wants to escape the perpetrator, it is the victim who must move to another classroom or campus.
What will you say to Kathy G. of Pasadena, whose son has been victimized in e-mails, voicemails, on MySpace, and at school baseball games? The school principal claims nothing can be done under current law.
HB 1323 would expand the definition of bullying to include bullying by electronic means such as computers, cell phones, text messaging, and instant messaging.
HB 1323 is supported by the Texas State Teachers Association, the Association of Texas Professional Educators, Texas Network of Youth Services, Texas AFT, the National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter, and Legacy Community Health Services.
What will you say to parents if the Texas Legislature again fails to take steps to deal with harassment and bullying in Texas schools?
Texas needs HB 1323.
HB 1323 needs to be placed on the House Calendar.
Please place House Bill 1323 on the State Calendar and urge its passage.
Sincerely,
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