2013 Senate Bill 74 / 2014 Public Act 478

Mandate school “cyberbully” policies

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 24, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Glenn Anderson (D-6)

To revise the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2011-HB-4163">2011 law</a> mandating that schools adopt anti-“bullying” policies, by requiring that their policies also address “cyberbullying.” Also, to require schools to annually file reports on “bullying” incidents to the state.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 6, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 9, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 9, 2014

Passed in the Senate 30 to 7 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 9, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 19, 2014

Passed in the House 65 to 45 (details)

To revise the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2011-HB-4163">2011 law</a> mandating that schools adopt anti-“bullying” policies, by requiring that their policies also address “cyberbullying.” Also, to require schools to annually file reports on “bullying” incidents to the state.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014