Anti Bullying Law In Effect

Tom Brokock · #1 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has signed into law one of the nation's most sweeping laws against bullying, aimed at protecting all students, including those who are LGBT.

The new law requires state and county school boards to develop policies that ban bullying. It mandates counseling to offered to both the victim and the bully. And it extends not only to school property but also electronic devices, including cell phones, computers or pagers.

The law makes Maryland just the 11th state to protect students from bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation and only the seventh to protect students on the basis of gender identity or expression.

"This is a historic day for Maryland students,” said Kevin Jennings, the Executive Director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.

"Feeling safe in school is directly related to academic achievement and student success. This law is an important step in reducing bullying, improving school climate and making school better for all Maryland students.”

How do you feel about this law?

Angry Dad · #2 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008

I was bullied at school for being the fat kid. It made me tough, now I am in shape and have character. Yeah it was hard, but life often is. The rocker guys made fun of the hippies too.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I feel bad for the gay people BUT whatever people do in the bedroom is their business. People shouldn't wear their SEXUALITY on their sleeves. Stop talking with fake lisps and being overly affeminate and the football players will stop giving you swirlies in the toliet.

#3 (**permalink**) 1 Week Ago

well i wish they would ban,hangovers women sayin i got a headache,the high cost of gas,and fat folks wearing spandex....seems the peoeple in power seem to think if we say it is banned it dissapears,the complete power trip these people are on is unreal.i say we ban that kind of attitude in goverment called brown nose to certain grups to lobby for votes.ohh wait they would ban us from thinkin that way so we don;t win do we..?