New federal funds sent to nation 's schools and colleges . Failure to respond properly to bullying could cause cuts in funding . In a statement Tuesday , the American Civil Liberties Union welcomed the new government guidelines for making clear that most religious , gender and sexual harassment comes under federal civil rights prohibitions , but it called for expanding the federal law to eliminate any doubt . ` White House to hold a harassment conference next year .
New federal funds sent to nation 's schools and colleges . Failure to respond properly to bullying could cause cuts in funding . White House to hold a harassment conference next year .