Proposed anti-bullying legislation could be a license to bully.
The Michigan Senate version of the bill might justify bullying based on religious or moral beliefs.
"I believe that nobody should be allowed to bully," said Lisa Freeman.
Lisa Freeman runs an anti-bullying workshop with her son Jeremiah.
"It goes against everything we're pretty much trying to teach."
The bill is called Matt's Safe School Law. It is named for Matt Epling, a teen who committed suicide after he was bullied. The law would require schools to draft anti-bullying policies, but supporters are now worried it could protect bullies.
A spokesman for the Republican House Speaker said Monday the clause doesn't have support, and it will be removed in a House version of the legislation.
Copyright 2011 WNEM. All rights reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this reportContact Lisa Freeman @ 989-729-2124 via email @ abusebites@gmail.com or online via website @ http://www.abusebites.com
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