Revises definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" under "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."

This bill (A1620) revises the legal definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" under New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. It changes the phrasing from "any actual or perceived characteristic" to "any actual or perceived action, behavior, or characteristic" of the student being targeted. The revised definition applies to any gesture, written/verbal/physical act, or electronic communication - whether a single incident or repeated - that causes harm, insults, or creates a hostile school environment. The change directly affects students, schools, and staff in New Jersey public schools who must identify and address bullying incidents under this law. The bill takes effect in the first full school year after enactment.