A 377 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Clarifies policy analysis and development under "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act"; strengthens investigations; amends definition of harassment, intimidation, and bullying; and allows anti-bullying specialists to receive remuneration.

This bill amends New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act to clarify that harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies apply only to student-on-student behavior. It requires school districts to develop guidance for anti-bullying specialists and provide resources to parents and students about the policy process. School anti-bullying specialists can now receive a stipend of up to $1,000 per year, with districts eligible for state reimbursement if they demonstrate financial hardship from funding these positions. The bill also creates a School Safety Committee to oversee implementation of anti-bullying policies and requires districts to develop a simple, accessible Responsible Use Policy for Internet use that includes cyberbullying guidelines.
Sub-Topics: School Safety
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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