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AR HB1805
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Childress
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "bullying" in Arkansas school antibullying policies to require an actual or reasonably perceived power imbalance between the student perpetrator and victim
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Adds requirement that bullying behavior must be repeated or have a high likelihood of repetition to meet the legal definition
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Allows public schools to investigate alleged bullying incidents under other applicable state or federal laws instead of the standard antibullying procedures when the same conduct may violate multiple laws
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Requires schools to complete whichever investigation process they select and does not excuse schools from complying with federal or state legal obligations
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Approved April 17, 2025 as Act 805 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Amend The Definition Of "bullying"; And To Create A Process Whereby A Public School May Conduct Multiple, Simultaneous Investigations Into The Same Allegation Of Bullying Under Certain Circumstances.
Last Action
Notification that HB1805 is now Act 805
4/17/2025