SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1820
A Resolution establishing Anti-Bullying Awareness Week in Kansas.
WHEREAS, The State of Kansas recognizes its responsibility to ensure physically
safe and emotionally secure environments for all Kansas students and school staff; and
WHEREAS, Bullying creates a climate of fear among students, inhibiting their ability
to learn and contributing to other anti-social behaviors; and
WHEREAS, It is important that we acknowledge and heighten awareness about the
serious issues and the negative effects of bullying; and
WHEREAS, The Kansas Legislature has required local boards of education to adopt
and implement plans to address bullying when on school property, including a provision
for the training and education of staff members and students; and
WHEREAS, Bullying is a community-wide issue and students, families, and
educators all have a role in addressing bullying situations and changing school culture;
and
WHEREAS, October has been designated National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month:
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That the first full week of October
of each year beginning with October 2011 be designated Anti-Bullying Awareness Week
in Kansas as a symbol of our commitment to ensuring safe and nurturing school
environments; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate shall send 12 enrolled copies
of this resolution to the Kansas Board of Education, 120 SE 1Oth Avenue, Topeka, KS
66612.
Senate Resolution NO. 1820 was sponsored by Senator Jean Schodorf.
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