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PA HB830

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer O'Mara

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school entities to notify parents and legal guardians of children involved in bullying or cyberbullying incidents within 5 days of the incident

  • Adds a formal definition of "cyberbullying" to Pennsylvania's Public School Code, covering bullying acts committed during school hours using computers, computer systems, computer networks, or cellular/wireless devices

  • Parent notifications must comply with federal FERPA privacy requirements (20 U.S.C. § 1232g and 34 CFR Pt. 99)

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In student supports, further providing for policy relating to bullying.

Last Action

Referred to Education

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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