Senator SCOTT proposed the following amendment (419R070.SP.JS):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, PART VII, Local School Boards, by adding an appropriately numbered new SECTION to read:

/SECTION __. A. Article 1, Chapter 39, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

" Section 59-39-165.Every public school district may establish a mandatory program for each school in the district, which must address issues such as bullying, personal respect, respect for others, principles of harmonious coexistence, discipline, responsibility, and honor."

B.This SECTION takes effect on August 1, 2021. /