Hearings on bullying planned for this week

Despite a bullying policy that's in place, there have been numerous complaints about incidents of bullying that are still occurring at island campuses.

November 21, 2010Updated: November 21, 2010
KUAM NewsBy KUAM News

by Michele Catahay

Guam - Despite a bullying policy that's in place, there have been numerous complaints about incidents of bullying that are still occurring at island campuses. The Legislative Committee on Education has scheduled oversight hearings on the Department of Education's policy on prohibiting bullying, intimidation and harassment at public schools. 

Tonight's hearing is reserved for the general public while tomorrow's hearing is reserved for DOE officials and the Guam Education Policy Board. The hearings begin at 6pm at the Legislature's Public Hearing Room.