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Title: Illinois House Approves Gay, Trans-Inclusive Anti-Bullying Bill
Post by: Shana A on April 27, 2010, 09:02:05 AM

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=26 (http://ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=5638&MediaType=1&Category=26)

On 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.
Title: Re: Illinois House Approves Gay, Trans-Inclusive Anti-Bullying Bill
Post by: LordKAT on April 27, 2010, 12:47:48 PM
for some reason the comments don't seem to be about the article, maybe  it is my mind.

I'm glad it passed and hope WI can start to follow its 'sister' states lead.
Title: Re: Illinois House Approves Gay, Trans-Inclusive Anti-Bullying Bill
Post by: Jasmine.m on April 27, 2010, 01:18:14 PM
Quote from: LordKAT on April 27, 2010, 12:47:48 PM
I'm glad it passed and hope WI can start to follow its 'sister' states lead.

Three cheers for that!! LordKAT, are you from WI?
Title: Re: Illinois House Approves Gay, Trans-Inclusive Anti-Bullying Bill
Post by: LordKAT on April 27, 2010, 02:09:24 PM
Yes I'm in WI