Idaho Senate OKs Anti-Bullying Bill

Public school bullies could face mandatory punishment under legislation approved by the Idaho Senate Tuesday. The plan would also offer more training to teachers and other school staff about how to prevent bullying, intimidation and harassment. It also says staff are expected to break up incidents of bullying. The strengthening of the anti-bullying law passed the Senate on a 32 to 3 vote Tuesday/ Brad Iverson-Long , Idaho Reporter. More here .

• Vick Opposes: Sen. Steve Vick , R-Dalton Gardens, was the lone lawmaker to speak against the plan on the Senate floor. “It seems like we’re trying to legislate common sense,” Vick said. He raised concerns that the legislation would create new unfunded mandates for school districts. “I understand that bullying is a big problem, but do we trust the schools or do we not trust the schools.”

Question: Were you ever bullied? Did you ever bully anyone?