Wrap: During the debate, representatives voted down an amendment that would create a scholarship program allowing qualified students to transfer to another school district.

St. Louis Democratic Representative Genise Montecillo says her son was bullied at school but the measure is not the right solution.

Other representatives say more policies should be put in place educate bullies, instead of punishing them.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ruohan Xu.

Wrap: During the debate, the House voted down an amendment that would create a scholarship program allowing qualified students to transfer to another school district

Buchanan County Republican Representative Wayne Higdon shared a shooting story that happened in his district that was caused by bullying. Higdon says, moving student is not helpful.

The House took no action on the underlying bill and if passed moves to the Senate.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ruohan Xu.