By JAMES T. MADORE james.madore@newsday.com
ALBANY - The State Senate has given final passage to a bill requiring public schools to combat bullying through increased awareness among students and teachers.
The bill, adopted 58-3 late Tuesday, requires school districts to include bullying in anti-discrimination policies and student codes of conduct, if they haven't already done so. It defines what bullying is and the groups commonly affected.
The measure calls for teacher and staff training. Bullying also would be included in tolerance initiatives.