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AR HB1933
Bill
Status
4/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Gazaway
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AI Summary
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Requires school board members to receive training on school safety and student discipline as part of their required instruction program
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Mandates two (2) hours of professional development in bullying prevention and recognition of the relationship between bullying incidents and student suicide risk for all licensed public school personnel
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Requires the Department of Education to develop a guidance document for parents, students, and school districts on resolving bullying complaints, including the district's obligations, best practices, and clear definitions of bullying
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Amends the definition of "bullying" to include cyberbullying and clarifies investigation procedures, requiring completion within five (5) school days with written reports and parent notifications
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Defines "cyberbullying" as electronic communication sent to harass, intimidate, humiliate, ridicule, defame, threaten, or incite violence against students, school employees, or associated persons
Legislative Description
To Amend The Anti-bullying Policy; To Require A School Board Member To Receive Information Regarding School Safety And Student Discipline; And To Require A Bullying And Cyberbullying Prevention Professional Development Program.
Last Action
Notification that HB1933 is now Act 1029
4/15/2019