Finally, the third offense would give the local school board the authority to expel the bully. Next, state lawmakers would authorize development of a statewide character education curriculum to emphasize nonviolent conflict resolution, civility and respect for fellow classmates. State guidelines would provide schools with a uniform system in order to measure progress. Math, science, history, and English are important subjects to master, but character education classes could prove equally beneficial. In addition, I have urged state lawmakers to institute a statewide, anonymous 800 hotline for students to report classmates who are planning or threatening to carry out violent acts.
Students still find it difficult to turn in their fellow classmates.
We must give them a confidential way to help stop a violent incident before it occurs. Central New York's students cannot give their maximum effort if they are continually forced to look over their shoulder in fear of their classmates. Let's give them a learning environment free from the threat of violence. Jr. For several weeks now my Senate and Assembly Republican colleagues and I have tried to get this year's state budget adoption process underway. For several weeks in a row, Senate and Assembly Republicans have taken the first step.