Poll: Is the Anti-Bullying Law Helpful?

After about five months in practice, the law requiring school districts to institute and follow procedures aimed at limiting bullying, harassment and intimidation problems was chucked by a state board last month.

The panel ruled the law carried a mandate with it, which must be funded by the state. Since no money has been provided to districts to conduct the investigation, reviews and reporting of incidents the law requires, the panel determined districts are not obligated to follow it.

But we've noticed readers seem to be interested in the HIB policies and reporting of incidents, moreso from the high school but also in the elementary schools. Readers responded to stories reporting the HIB investigation results, showing there is concern about bullying incidents in the schools.

So we wondered if readers were happy to learn about the ruling, or sorry to see the policies put on hold for the time being. Take our poll—and add your thoughts below.