'Matt's Safe School Law': Controversial Anti-Bullying Measure Isn't Helping Students

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First Posted: 11/29/11 12:21 PM ET Updated: 11/29/11 12:21 PM ET

The Communicator, Community High School Newspaper:

Republicans in the Michigan state Senate recently passed a bill entitled “Matt’s Safe School Law,” an anti-bullying measure designed to reduce bullying and harassment in Michigan public schools. Though Republican lawmakers claim the bill will help prevent students from bullying, Matt’s Safe School Law is simply a front for continued bigotry and intolerance.

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Republicans in the Michigan state Senate recently passed a bill entitled “Matt’s Safe School Law,” an anti-bullying measure designed to reduce bullying and harassment in Michigan public schools.
Republicans in the Michigan state Senate recently passed a bill entitled “Matt’s Safe School Law,” an anti-bullying measure designed to reduce bullying and harassment in Michigan public schools.
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mnwildfan
Think. It really doesn't hurt that much.
03:15 PM on 11/29/2011
The Republicans passing a law against bullying that allows bullying if you feel the guy or gal need bullying. Makes perfect sense to me.