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Recognizing the achievements and contributions of "Teenangels" and WiredSafety/WiredKids Executive Director Parry Aftab, in addressing the growing problem of cyberbullying in the United States.
Introduced: May 24, 2005
Introduced by:
Sánchez, Linda T.
Democratic
· California
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jun 22, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Jun 3, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
May 24, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 24, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Commends Dr. Parry Aftab of WiredSafety/WiredKids and the "Teenangels" and "Tweenangels" for their commitment and efforts to educate students, parents, and the public on the dangers of cyberbullying (threatening, insulting, intimidating, and etc. another through electronic means) and on positive alternatives to cyberbullying.
Supports the "Teenangels" education and presentation model, which teaches students, teachers, and the community to avoid and combat cyberbullying.
Encourages every U.S. school district and community to establish "Teenangels" Chapters to educate students about Internet safety and the dangers of cyberbullying.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.