HB 1163-S - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Requires the offices of the education ombudsman and the superintendent of public instruction to convene an ongoing work group on school bullying and harassment prevention.

Requires the state board for community and technical colleges and the higher education coordinating board to compile and analyze policies and procedures adopted by community and technical colleges or four-year institutions of higher education, as appropriate, regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention.

Includes mental health and suicide prevention education in the essential academic learning requirements in health and fitness.