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NY S09074
Bill
Status
6/19/2018
Primary Sponsor
James Tedisco
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AI Summary
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Establishes "Jacobe's Law" requiring school employees to investigate and verify reported incidents of harassment, bullying, or discrimination.
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Mandates that designated school officials (counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, principals, or assistant principals) discuss with affected students whether they have health, safety, or privacy concerns and document these discussions immediately.
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Requires school employees to make reasonable good faith efforts to contact parents or guardians by telephone, email, mail, or other means to discuss incidents, unless the student expresses a concern that contacting parents would not be in their best interest based on professional judgment.
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Extends immunity from civil liability and protection against retaliation to any person who reports harassment, bullying, or discrimination in compliance with these requirements.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to enacting Jacobe's Law in relation to requiring school administrators to contact the parents or guardians of students when bullying or harassment has occurred.
Last Action
referred to codes
6/19/2018