SB23

Civil Rights, Bullying and Equality - Em, Alex

SB23 Stop the Hurt ARusk & EPapa ** Purpose ** : To abolish the harassment and bullying of children and teens in the public society.


 * Eligibility: ** Children and teenagers from the ages of 7-17 years of age.

Fiscal impact: ** Item: Cost: Security Cameras……………………………………. $657,000 per year Security Camera Watchers……………………… $21,900 per year Counselors……………………………………………… $4,700 per year
 * Terms and Benefits ** : Bullying is a serious issue going on in our schools. Both males and females are bullying children their age, older and younger. This bullying can make children depressed and upset. Bullying can even lead children to commit suicide. Our goal is to abolish this bullying. We will have security cameras always running during the school day to catch any and all bullying going on throughout the school day. One that is done, we will have hired workers watching the cameras at all times. If someone is caught intentionally bullying and or harassing, both parties will be questioned. Depending on the severity, a proper punishment will be seen out. The victim of said bullying and or harassment will have optional counseling/therapy for 2 -5 weeks to deal with the bullying/harassment they have experienced. The bully will also get questioned on his or her acts, and, if needed will receive counseling as well.

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