The Illinois House has approved a bill that is intended to crack down on bullying in school, and to force school districts to develop and implement policies for dealing with the problem.
The legislation prohibits bullying of students based on a wide range of criteria, including physical appearance, socioeconomic status, or pregnancy.
School districts would be required to have a formal policy on how bullying complaints can be reported, how they will be investigated, and what actions may be taken against students who engage in it.
The bill now goes to the state Senate.
