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State reporting change aimed at more precise bullying stats Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, held a forum in June where he promised more federal dollars for anti- bullying efforts, and a bipartisan group of Iowa House members pledged to pick up new anti- bullying legislation when the 85th General Assembly convenes in January.

State reporting change aimed at more precise bullying stats The latest statistics come out as incidents of bullying and its effects have grabbed headlines across the country, leading to a renewed effort from politicians and school advocates to better address the issue. Last Monday, Gov. Terry Branstad called ...