Approved La bill allows for use of physical force against bullying

The Senate Education Committee on Thursday approved legislation that permits public school officials to use of physical force on students taking part in bullying. | Photo Credit: Devon Sanders / LSU Manship School News Service

By Devon Sanders

The Senate Education Committee on Thursday approved legislation that permits public school officials to use physical force on students taking part in bullying and that protects school employees from punishment in attempting to stop bullying.

Sen. John Milkovich, D-Shreveport, authored the bill as a response to bullying and its effects on children and teens.

Read the story in KALB/kalb.com.

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