Rhode Island H7114 allows schools to impose community service for bullying based on religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.

Rhode Island H7114 amends the General Laws to include a provision for directed community service as a penalty for bullying based on religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. This service aims to deter future bullying and promote learning, knowledge, and insight. The service can be imposed by a juvenile hearing board or school administration and must be completed within three months. The service is tailored to the specific bullying action, such as performing service at a Holocaust museum for bullying based on Jewish faith.

Rhode Island H7114 allows schools to impose community service for bullying based on religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.

Rhode Island H7114 amends the General Laws to include a provision for directed community service as a penalty for bullying based on religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. This service aims to deter future bullying and promote learning, knowledge, and insight. The service can be imposed by a juvenile hearing board or school administration and must be completed within three months. The service is tailored to the specific bullying action, such as performing service at a Holocaust museum for bullying based on Jewish faith.