House Moving Forward With Bill Addressing School Bullying

A Welcome Back sign on a bulletin board Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, greets returning students at Chicago’s William H. Brown Elementary School. In-person learning for students in pre-k and cluster programs began Thursday, since the district’s agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union was reached. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar, Pool)

The Illinois House is moving forward with a bill to address school bullying. The bill would provide help from counselors or therapists for students who experience attacks based on race, religion, or ethnicity. The measure passed the committee unanimously and now moves to the House floor.