HI HB616

Educational workers at Department of Education schools and public charter schools cannot be required to work under conditions where they are being subjected to harassment (as defined in section 711-1106) because of their position

Workers who experience harassment may report to their immediate supervisor, and incidents involving potential physical harm must be reported to law enforcement within 48 hours

Educational workers seeking judicial protection from harassment, including temporary restraining orders, are entitled to paid leave to attend court proceedings (subject to collective bargaining requirements for unionized employees)

Schools must implement formal harassment investigation procedures, develop written emergency safety plans, provide annual de-escalation training, and reimburse workers for costs of serving temporary restraining orders (excluding attorney's fees and court costs)

"Educational worker" is defined broadly to include administrators, specialists, counselors, teachers, employees, volunteers, and contractors engaged in school functions