HB975: "Mississippi Comprehensive Anti-Bullying and Cyberbullying Act of 2025"; enact to implement phased-in anti-bullying programs and intervention strategies.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Establish "mississippi Comprehensive Anti-bullying And Cyberbullying Act Of 2025", Which Shall Serve As Phased-in Pilot Program In Mississippi Public Schools; To Provide That The Program's Purpose Is Designed To Provide Support And Intervention For Both Victims And Perpetrators Of Bullying And Cyberbullying; To Create A Sustainable Model For Reducing Bullying Incidents And Fostering A Culture Of Empathy And Respect In School; To Define Terminology; To Require State Department Of Education To Develop And Oversee The Phased-in Implementation Of The Comprehensive Anti-bullying Pilot Program; To Require Each School District To Designate An Anti-bullying Coordinator To Monitor Program Implementation And Report Outcomes To The Department; To Require The Department To Select Initial Schools Selected To Participate In The Pilot Program Based On Schools Having The Highest Incidences Of Bullying, Unlawful Activity And Students Charged With Crimes As Such Data Is Required To Be Reported To The Department By Each School District; To Bring Forward Sections 37-11-67 And 37-11-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Addressing Bullying Or Harassing Behavior In Schools, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.