New Anti-Bullying Bill in Springfield

Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute outlines another abomination bill in Springfield – below is the opening of the article. My question is – will we hear from Illinois Republican members of the General Assembly on this junk legislation?

Not only did Illinois pass a terrible “anti-bullying” law two years ago, but now lesbian activist and appointed State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) has proposed an amendment that has the potential to make school “bullying” policies even more intrusive. Here are some of the problems with HB 5290:

1. This amendment would mandate that the State Board of Education establish “restorative measures” for schools to use to combat bullying. Restorative measures that include potentially intrusive and emotionally manipulative activities involving what’s called “social and emotional learning” and “peer juries, circles, and mediation.”

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