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GA HB892
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Beth Moore
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AI Summary
- Directs the Georgia Department of Education to revise its model anti-bullying policy for local school systems no later than August 1, 2020
- Requires teachers and school employees who suspect bullying to immediately report it to the school principal, and assigns investigation responsibility specifically to the principal or principal's designee rather than "school administration" generally
- Adds a new requirement that investigations determine whether bullying incidents must be reported to local, state, or federal agencies, including law enforcement
- Adds new provisions requiring counseling referrals for both students who committed bullying and victims, as well as mandatory annual training for all teachers and school employees in bullying identification and prevention
- Requires a standardized bullying reporting form to be made available on local school system websites and in school facilities such as classrooms, counselors' offices, and principals' offices
Legislative Description
Education, Department of; revise the model policy regarding bullying; direct
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/18/2020
Full Bill Text
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