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Schools must protect students from allergy-related bullying

New rules require schools to implement policies to combat bullying of children with allergies. Schools receiving federal funds will need to educate students and parents, define punishments for such behavior, and encourage victims to report incidents. This aims to increase the safety and comfort of children with allergies in the school environment.
Key points
Schools must establish and implement a policy on allergy bullying to receive federal funds.
This policy must include educating students, school personnel, and parents about allergy bullying.
Schools will need to clearly define consequences for bullying and encourage victims to report incidents.
Allergy bullying is defined as aggressive behavior, threats, spreading rumors, physical/verbal attacks, and purposeful exclusion due to an allergy.
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Additional Information
ALLERGY Act
Print number: HR 2722
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2021-04-21
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Key Questions about Schools must protect students from allergy-related bullying

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2722.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools must establish and implement a policy on allergy bullying to receive federal funds.
  • This policy must include educating students, school personnel, and parents about allergy bullying.
  • Schools will need to clearly define consequences for bullying and encourage victims to report incidents.
  • Allergy bullying is defined as aggressive behavior, threats, spreading rumors, physical/verbal attacks, and purposeful exclusion due to an allergy.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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