NJ governor signs tough law to fight bullying
If you remember Tyler Clementi, the 18-year-old Rutgers University freshman who
tragically jumped to his death, enough pressure has been put on people to finally do something legislatively that will put pressure on some of the right people to start to put an end to bullying. It's not THE answer, but it's a start. People HAVE to accept responsibility for their actions all the way to the top, and that includes the legislators that passed the bill!
– Thu Jan 6, 11:02 am ET
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey's governor has signed an anti-bullying bill that gay rights advocates say is the toughest law of its kind in the nation.
The issue has gotten more attention since a Rutgers University student killed himself this fall after his roommate allegedly captured his liaison with another man on a webcam.
The law requires anti-bullying programs in public schools and requires college codes of conduct to address bullying. It updates a law that's been on the books in the state since 2001. Gov. Chris Christie's office has confirmed that he signed the bill Wednesday.
The gay rights group Garden State Equality and the bill's sponsor, state Sen. Diane Allen, are praising Christie for signing the law.
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