AZ SB1428

Adds a definition of "bullying" to Arizona law as written, verbal, or physical acts or electronic communications intended to harm or likely to harm students by substantially interfering with education, causing emotional distress, affecting physical or mental health, or disrupting school operations.

Requires charter schools to adopt and enforce comprehensive bullying prevention policies including reporting procedures, investigation processes, disciplinary actions, employee training, and documentation requirements maintained for at least six years.

Expands school district bullying policies to cover off-campus locations and activities if the conduct is reported to school officials and creates a hostile school environment, infringes on student rights, or materially disrupts education.

Mandates school officials notify parents of alleged victims while considering the victim's health and safety before notification, and requires written copies of student rights and support services be provided to affected students.

Includes annual training requirements for administrators, employees, students, and parents on preventing, identifying, responding to, and reporting bullying incidents, with consequences for submitting false reports.