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GA SB626
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Every local school system must designate an antibullying coordinator (appointed by the superintendent to oversee system-wide prevention efforts) and at least one antibullying specialist per school to lead that school's antibullying campaign
- The Department of Education must develop an updated model bullying policy by January 1, 2023, which must include notification that bullying is a misdemeanor offense
- Bullying motivated by actual or perceived characteristics—including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or mental/physical/sensory disability—must be punished to the maximum extent allowable under the school's code of conduct and state law
- Local school systems may apply to state departments and agencies for grants to fund antibullying programs and services
- The offense of bullying is classified as a misdemeanor under Georgia law
Legislative Description
Public School Disciplinary Tribunals; creation of antibullying coordinator positions and antibullying specialists positions within local school systems; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/16/2022
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth3/16/2022
Full Bill Text
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