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.

This bill requires New Jersey public schools to update their anti-bullying policies to include two key changes: (1) principals must make a preliminary determination about whether an incident qualifies as bullying before starting an investigation, and (2) hold separate meetings with parents of all involved students within seven days of reporting the incident. It also extends the investigation timeline from 10 to 30 school days after a written report is received. These changes directly affect school principals, parents, and students involved in alleged bullying incidents. The policy amendments aim to ensure thorough initial assessments and provide time for parental input before formal investigations begin.