Were you the kid who was picked-on and potentially beaten-up by the schoolyard bully?  Has your child been a VICTIM of schoolyard, hallway, or classroom violence or intimidation?  Well…NO MORE.  HB186 SCHOOL SAFETY AMENDMENTS removes those bullies from school…creating a safer environment for children to be educated in our public schools.

Rep. Carol Spackman Moss (D-SLC) and Sen. Chris Buttars (R-West Jordan), are co-sponsoring this legislation which will enact anti-bullying legislation (enacted by 28 other states since 2001) hoping to restrict physical and verbal intimidation used by some children to coerce and control anther human being.

 Floor debate concerns were addressed by Rep. Carl Wimmer (R-Herriman), an active duty police officer, regarding the “reporting” provisions of the bill–Wimmer said he would support the bill, though.

The final vote was 55 Yeas-11 Nays-9 Absent.  Click HERE for voting results by Representatives.