By Laura Weber, Michigan Public Radio Network
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LANSING, MI –
Governor Rick Snyder has signed a measure into law that requires all school districts to adopt anti-bullying policies. As Michigan Public Radio's Laura Weber reports, Snyder says the law is a good start.
Snyder says he was bullied from elementary school through college for being a nerd. He says no kids should have to endure that kind of torment, no matter the reason.
"Bullying is bullying," he says. "And bullying is just wrong and bad. It's unacceptable in any context and in any form."
Snyder says he thinks the anti-bullying law will protect all students, even gay and lesbian kids who are not specifically protected under the law. The governor says he would like the Legislature to continue to look into further protections against cyber bullying via the internet and text message.
Michigan is the 48th state in the country to pass an anti-bullying law.