Illinois is making a big move to combat bullying in the state's public school system with a potential new law that would require school administrations to address incidents of bullying within 24 hours of receiving a report.

House Bill 3425 seeks to expand the existing definition of "policy on bullying" in the Illinois School Code by including various forms of bullying based on physical appearance, socioeconomic status, academic standing, pregnancy, parenting status, and homelessness.

This message acknowledges the range of factors that can make individuals vulnerable to bullying and aims to provide comprehensive protection for all students.

Canva
Canva
loading...

The bill would direct schools to have the discretion to inform parents and guardians of bullying incidents within a strict timeframe of under 24 hours.

The quicker response time will ensure that parents and guardians are made aware of any potential bullying situations involving their children, allowing for timely intervention and support.

Schools would also have to develop bullying prevention policies provided by the Illinois State Board of Education.

READ MORE: Illinois Law Says You Clean Up Grass After Mowing Or Be Fined

Schools would be required to collect, maintain, and submit data on bullying allegations and incidents to the state agency.

This data will assist in monitoring the prevalence and nature of bullying, enabling policymakers to make informed decisions and allocate resources appropriately.

Canva
Canva
loading...

The proposed law places a specific obligation on the Illinois State Board of Education to provide non-identifiable data on the number of bullying allegations and incidents in a given year if requested by a parent or guardian.

This provision ensures transparency and empowers parents and guardians to access crucial information regarding bullying within their child's school environment.

House Bill 3425, has been approved by both chambers of the state legislature and is currently awaiting Governor J.B. Pritzker's approval.

Check Out the Best-Selling Album From the Year You Graduated High School

Do you remember the top album from the year you graduated high school? Stacker analyzed Billboard data to determine just that, looking at the best-selling album from every year going all the way back to 1956. Sales data is included only from 1992 onward when Nielsen's SoundScan began gathering computerized figures.

Going in chronological order from 1956 to 2020, we present the best-selling album from the year you graduated high school.

See How School Cafeteria Meals Have Changed Over the Past 100 Years

Using government and news reports, Stacker has traced the history of cafeteria meals from their inception to the present day, with data from news and government reports. Read on to see how various legal acts, food trends, and budget cuts have changed what kids are getting on their trays.

More From WDKS-FM