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NJ S576
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
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Requires school principals to make a preliminary determination, in consultation with the anti-bullying specialist, on whether a reported incident constitutes harassment, intimidation, or bullying before initiating a formal investigation
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Mandates principals hold separate meetings with parents or guardians of each student involved in an alleged bullying incident within 7 days of notification to assist in making the preliminary determination
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Extends the timeframe for completing bullying investigations from 10 school days to 30 school days from the date of the written report to accommodate the new preliminary determination process
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Amends the existing school district anti-bullying policy requirements under P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-15) to incorporate these new procedural safeguards
Legislative Description
Requires anti-bullying policy of public schools to include provision requiring principal to make preliminary determination and meet with parents of students involved in alleged bullying incident for that determination; extends time for investigating incident.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024