STATE OF GEORGIA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Sonny Perdue

GOVERNOR

For Immediate Release Contact: Office of Communications

Thursday, May 27, 2010 (404) 651-7774

Governor Signs Anti-Bullying Legislation

Also signs other House, Senate bills

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he has signed Senate Bill 250, which strengthens Georgia’s anti-bullying laws. The law requires that parental notification for students involved in a bullying incident and directs the state Department of Education to develop a model anti-bullying policy that can be used by local school systems. SB 250 was originally sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Bill Hamrick and carried in the House by Rep. Mike Jacobs, Rep. Mike Glanton and Rep. Kevin Levitas.

“Bullying has no place in our schools,” said Governor Perdue. “This legislation will help local systems address incidents of student intimidation and ensure that parents know when their child is involved in a bullying incident.”

The Governor was joined at the bill signing by the family of Jaheem Herrara who committed suicide after being taunted by classmates.

Governor Perdue also announced today that he has signed additional House and Senate bills. The list of the legislation is below:

Bills Signed

House Bills

HB 122

HB 451

HB 866

HB 1085

HB 1345

HR 1686

Senate Bills

SB 384

SB 397

SB 447

Editor’s Note: Photos of today’s bill signings taken with the bill sponsors can be obtained by contacting the Governor’s Press Office.

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