NEWS FLASH

California Schools Failing To Comply With Anti-Bullying Law | A new California anti-bullying law known as “Seth’s Law” took effect in January, but many schools are still not complying with it. Named for Seth Walsh, who committed suicide after enduring anti-gay bullying that his school was negligent to interrupt, the law requires school districts to implement anti-discrimination policies with protects for actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, as well as processes for investigating and reporting on incidents of bullying. In November, the state will conduct an extensive audit to make sure schools are in compliance.