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2001 - 2002 LEGISLATURE
October 4, 2001 - Introduced by Senators Robson and Burke, cosponsored by
Representatives Albers, J. Lehman and Young. Referred to Committee on
Education.
SB269,1,4
1An Act to amend 118.019 (2) (intro.); and
to create 118.019 (2m) of the statutes;
2relating to: requiring school boards that provide instruction in human
3sexuality and related subjects to provide instruction in anti-bullying behavior
4and peer mediation.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Current law permits a school board to provide instruction in human sexuality,
reproduction, family planning, human immunodeficiency virus and acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome, prenatal development, childbirth, adoption, available
prenatal and postnatal support, and male responsibility. This bill provides that if a
school board offers instruction in any of these subjects, it must also offer instruction
in anti-bullying behavior and peer mediation.
For further information see the local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as
an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
SB269, s. 1
5Section
1. 118.019 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
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118.019
(2) Subjects. (intro.) A school board may provide an instructional
7program in human growth and development in grades kindergarten to 12. If
1provided, the program shall offer information and instruction appropriate to each
2grade level and the age and level of maturity of the pupils.
The Except as provided
3in sub. (2m), the program may include instruction in any of the following areas:
SB269, s. 2
4Section
2. 118.019 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:
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118.019
(2m) Anti-bullying behavior and peer mediation. If a school board
6provides instruction in any of the areas under sub. (2) (e), the school board shall also
7provide instruction in anti-bullying behavior and peer mediation.
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This act takes effect on July 1, 2002.
