NJ governor signs tough law to fight bullying
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}New Jersey's governor has signed an anti-bullying bill that gay rights advocates say is the toughest law of its kind in the nation.
The issue has gotten more attention since a Rutgers University student killed himself this fall after his roommate allegedly captured his liaison with another man on a webcam.
The law requires anti-bullying programs in public schools and requires college codes of conduct to address bullying. It updates a law that's been on the books in the state since 2001. Gov. Chris Christie's office has confirmed that he signed the bill Wednesday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The gay rights group Garden State Equality and the bill's sponsor, state Sen. Diane Allen, are praising Christie for signing the law.