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Mar 07, 2011
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Sexting (H 5094, S 733)

Over ACLU objections, the General Assembly has enacted a law making it illegal for minors to engage in “sexting,” the widespread practice among teenagers of transmitting nude photos of themselves to others.
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Mar 07, 2011
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Bullying (H 5941, S 732)

Over ACLU objections, Governor Chafee has signed into law problematic legislation designed to address the problem of bullying in the schools.
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Mar 07, 2011
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Texting (S 764)

The Affiliate testified in opposition to a bill to ban texting by students during school hours.
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Mar 07, 2011
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Underage Persons in Nightclubs (H 5548, S 488)

For the third year in a row, the General Assembly debated whether to allow 18-20 year olds to enter nightclubs in order to address the problem of underage drinking.
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Mar 07, 2011
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Recovery High Schools (H 6055, S 439)

The General Assembly enacted legislation creating a pilot recovery high school program for students with substance abuse addictions.
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Mar 07, 2011
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Mar 07, 2011
  • Students’ Rights

Sexting (H 5094, S 733)

Over ACLU objections, the General Assembly has enacted a law making it illegal for minors to engage in “sexting,” the widespread practice among teenagers of transmitting nude photos of themselves to others.
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Mar 07, 2011
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Mar 07, 2011
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Bullying (H 5941, S 732)

Over ACLU objections, Governor Chafee has signed into law problematic legislation designed to address the problem of bullying in the schools.
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Mar 07, 2011
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Mar 07, 2011
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Texting (S 764)

The Affiliate testified in opposition to a bill to ban texting by students during school hours.
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Mar 07, 2011
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Underage Persons in Nightclubs (H 5548, S 488)

For the third year in a row, the General Assembly debated whether to allow 18-20 year olds to enter nightclubs in order to address the problem of underage drinking.
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Recovery High Schools (H 6055, S 439)

The General Assembly enacted legislation creating a pilot recovery high school program for students with substance abuse addictions.
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