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<p>I am proud of the bullying prevention initiatives here in Minnesota. In 2012, our Governor commissioned a <a class="external-link" href="https://mn.gov/mdhr/news-community/partnerships/bullying-prevention.jsp">Prevention of School Bullying Task Force</a>. This multi-agency effort called on experts, including those from the Minnesota Department of Health, to examine bullying, harassment and intimidation incidents and policies in Minnesota schools. Based on those findings, the task force developed recommendations for policy initiatives for the Governor and Legislature, resulting in the <a class="external-link" href="http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/SchSup/SchSafety/SafeSuppAct/058980">Safe and Supportive Schools Act</a>.</p>
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