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PRINTER'S NO. 3241
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
2217
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY BURNS, BRIGGS, THOMAS, HARKINS, YOUNGBLOOD,
READSHAW, SAYLOR, DEASY, STURLA, MURT, DeLUCA, ROEBUCK,
KIRKLAND, P. COSTA, RABB, KORTZ AND KINSEY, APRIL 3, 2018
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, APRIL 3, 2018
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in safe schools, further providing
for definitions and for policy relating to bullying and
providing for parental responsibility in bullying.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 1301-A of the act of March 10, 1949
(P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is
amended by adding definitions to read:
Section 1301-A. Definitions.--As used in this article,
"Bullying" shall mean the following:
(1) An intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical
act, or a series of acts by a student directed at another
student or students that:
(i) occurs in a school setting;
(ii) is severe, persistent or pervasive; and
(iii) has the effect of doing any of the following:
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