Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. State lawmakers have passed a bill that will change the definition of bullying in schools. The new definition will encompass ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — What Iowa Republicans are calling a ‘cleanup’ to Iowa code is now eligible to be signed into law. “Every child, not just because they match up some certain traits that we decided, ...

One of the biggest challenges for those who seek to end bullying among students has been defining exactly what “bullying” is. Even as efforts to address the behavior have moved to the front burner of ...

"These actions are designed to create an intolerable working environment for the victim." ...

In a recent op-ed for the New York Times, I argued for a limited definition of bullying. My argument is that “the word is being overused — expanding, accordion-like, to encompass both appalling ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - The Senate sent a bill changing how the state defines “bullying” to the governor Tuesday despite concerns by some Democrats that the measure will make it ...

LANSING – The chair of the Senate Education Committee says efforts to pass anti-bullying legislation in the state are stalled because lawmakers can't define what bullying is – yet he expects local ...

Iowa GOP lawmakers passed a bill redefining bullying and harassment in schools, removing a list of specific traits like sexual orientation and race that bullies might target. Republicans argue the ...

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A bill headed to the governor’s desk would change how the state defines bullying and harassment in schools. Current law says bullying could be based on a list of traits like race, religion, sexual ...