What the Governor’s Talking about
Today
Thursday, May 13,
2010
Governor Says
The governor said today
approval of House Bill 4580 by the Michigan House of Representatives puts
The governor first proposed an anti-bullying law in 2006
and has continuously urged the legislature to act to protect children and save
lives.
“Protecting our young people must be our number one
priority,” the governor said. “I applaud the Michigan House for its
leadership in passing this important legislation that aims to prevent future
heartbreaking tragedies resulting from bullying.”
If enacted, HB 4580 would be known as “Matt’s Safe
School Law” in honor of Matthew Epling, a young
HB 4580 is sponsored by State Representative Pam Byrnes
(D-Chelsea) and a bipartisan coalition of legislators. The bill passed the
House with bipartisan support.
The need for an anti-bullying law will be the subject of
the governor’s radio address tomorrow.
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