Utica, NY (WIBX) - Senator Joseph Griffo is among those applauding the Governor's decision to sign Senate Bill 7740 which expands the Dignity for All Students Act.

The law defines bullying and cyberbullying and creates penalties for schools that look the other way when it comes to bullying.

Griffo said that the legislation makes progress toward making our students feel safer.

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