The Little Bill That Could

Sen. Kim Gillan’s, Schools Are For Education (SAFE) anti-bullying bill had a hearing in the House Education Committee.

This bill requires that ever school district have an anti-bullying policy in place to help students, teachers and parents better deal with all forms of bullying in their communities.

This bill is careful to respect local control in establishing a policy in their community. Instead of laying out a strict set of guidelines for the entire state, it provides each community with the freedom to create a policy that matches their needs.

Sen Gillan introduced this bill because she understands that a solid education for our children is key to long-term economic success for our state and if a student is being bullied by his or her classmates he or she is much less likely to graduate.

Many have called this bill, “The Little Bill That Could.” This is because, unlike many bills this session, this bill has managed to persevere and continue moving through the legislative process. It has been sidelined in both committee and on the floor of the Senate, however due to hard-work by Sen. Gillian, Superintendent Juneau  and Attorney General Bullock, this bill has managed to continue to come closer to being signed into law.

If this bill passes through the House Education Committee, it will go to the Governor for final approval.