Illinois House Approves Gay, Trans-Inclusive Anti-Bullying Bill
By On Top Magazine Staff
Published: April 26, 2010
http://ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=5638&MediaType=1&Category=26On Friday, Illinois House members joined Senators in approving an anti-bullying bill that includes sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Illinois House of Representatives – which includes 48 Republican members – voted unanimously in favor of the measure. The bill was approved in the Senate on March 24 over the objections of two Republicans: Minority Leader Christine Rodogno and Assistant Minority Leader J. Bradley Burzynksi.
Under the law, schools will be required to fight bullying by adopting anti-bullying policies and creating resistance education for students.