Stop Michigan's "License To Bully" Bill

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Last week, the Michigan state Senate passed an anti-bullying bill, but minutes before they voted, Republican lawmakers inserted special language into the bill to create a huge loophole stating: Bullying done because of a "sincerely held religious or moral conviction" isn't covered by the law.

Rather than protecting students, the new law actually provides a road map that teaches kids how to bully -- and how to get away with it. This is outrageous. Students shouldn’t be bullied for who they are.

 

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We are demanding that the state legislature enact a strong anti-bullying law with absolutely no exceptions. The Michigan House of Representatives will consider the Senate's weak anti-bullying bill soon. We want them to strengthen the bill and eliminate the religious exemption inserted by the state Senate.

Some legislators are wavering in the face of public outrage, and Republican Speaker of the House Jase Bolger is now said to be considering a stronger, more comprehensive version of the bill, but we need your help to keep up the pressure.

Please sign the petition at http://www.change.org/petitions/help-michigan-students-stop-the-license-to-bully-bill demanding the Michigan House of Representatives pass a comprehensive anti-bullying law that will actually protect students.

Thanks for being an awesome change-maker!