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VT S0143
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the Advisory Council on Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention in Schools from 7 members to 15 members, adding representatives from disability rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, racial equity, domestic violence prevention, social workers, and parent organizations
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Requires the Council to meet 4-6 times per year and review model prevention policies every two years beginning in 2025
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Mandates the Council to generate and distribute resources to school professionals on best practices for student reentry, restorative practices, and differentiated responses for students with disabilities
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Requires annual written report to House and Senate Education Committees by January 15, triggering a joint legislative hearing each session, with copies to the State Board of Education
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Council members entitled to per diem compensation and expense reimbursement for up to six meetings per year; effective date July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to expanding the membership and duties of the Advisory Council on Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention in Schools
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
4/3/2025