This hearing of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions examines bullying-free schools: how local, state and federal efforts can help. Following an opening statement by Honorable Tom Harkin (Chairman, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions), the following prepared statements are presented: (1) Russlynn H. Ali, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC; (2) Linda M. Calbom, Western Regional Manager, U.S. Government Accountability Office, Sammamish, Washington; (3) Emily L. Domayer, Student, Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa; (4) Penny Bisignano, Consultant for Bullying Prevention and Intervention, Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, Iowa; (5) Paul R. Gausman, Ed.D., Superintendent, Sioux City Community School District, Sioux City, Iowa; (6) Ellen Reilly, Learning Support Specialist, Davenport Community Schools, Moline, Illinois; (7) Matt Shankles, Student, Linn-Mar High School, Marion, Iowa; and (8) Liz Sederquist, Student, Des Moines Area Community College, Ames, Iowa. Statements, articles, publications, letters, etc. were provided by Chad Griffin, President, Human Rights Campaign and Anti-Defamation League.