1. Task Force on the Prevention of School Bullying
March 19, 2012
Rose Hermodson
Assistant Commissioner
Minnesota Department of Education

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Task Force
Created through Executive Order (M.S. Sec )
Membership: 15 Members
Commissioners:
Department of Education
Department of Human Rights
Governor: Nine members appointed
Legislators: Four Members
Two Senators
Two Representatives
Four Ex Officio Members: representing school boards, superintendents, high school and elementary principals

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Task:
Examine in Minnesota the state of
Bullying
Harassment
Intimidation
Look at existing laws and regulations
Advise Governor and legislature
Effective and comprehensive policies
Ensure safety of all students in Minnesota schools

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Purpose
Study best practice
Literature
Experts
Analyze
Existing statutes
Policies
Reported
Levels of bullying, intimidation and harassment
Consequences

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4. Obtain input
Public
Experts
Professionals
Victims
Clearly Define
Bullying
Harassment
Intimidation

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Outcomes:
Recommendation for policy initiatives
By August 1, 2012
QUESTIONS?