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NJ S1005
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
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Principals must make a preliminary determination whether a reported incident constitutes harassment, intimidation, or bullying before initiating a formal investigation, in consultation with the anti-bullying specialist.
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Principals are required to hold separate meetings with parents or guardians of each student involved within seven days of notifying them about the alleged incident to assist in making the preliminary determination.
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The investigation completion deadline extends from 10 school days to 30 school days from the date of the written incident report.
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Amends New Jersey's existing anti-bullying policy requirements under P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-15) for public school districts.
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
1/13/2026