| Kansas S.B. 68 (Section 4) | |
| Bullying Prevention and Character Education | |
| Defines "bullying." Directs each local board, by January 2008, to adopt a policy prohibiting bullying on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school- sponsored activity or event. Also directs each local board to adopt a plan to address bullying; requires this plan to include provisions to train school staff and students. Also requires the state board, upon request from a district, to assist in the development of a grade-appropriate curriculum for character development programs that stress character qualities. Defines ''character qualities'' as positive character qualities, including honesty, responsibility, attentiveness, patience, kindness, respect, self-control, tolerance, cooperation, initiative, patriotism and citizenship. http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2008/68.pdf | |
| Source: www.kslegislature.org | |
| Status: Signed into law | Status Date: 05/11/2007 |