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Policy, Politics, & Global Health Trends Laws and policies are written to provide protection to vulnerable population to ensure their rights and needs are protected. This paper will thoroughly analyze a Public Policy on Bullying prevention in Illinois and will advocate for a change to improve the health of the students within the community.
Public Policy Issue Bullying, intimidation, and harassment diminish a childs ability to learn and to feel safe in their school environment. A National Coalition to stop bullying and focus on prevention of school violence began in the early 2000s. From this coalition, every state has enacted a law or policy against bullying. Illinois Statute 105 ILCS 5/ and 105 ILCS 5/27-23.7...