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 (S 576) amends New Jersey's anti-bullying law to require public school principals to make a preliminary determination on alleged bullying incidents before investigation begins. It mandates that principals meet separately with parents of all involved students within seven days of reporting the incident and extends the investigation timeline from 10 to 30 school days. The law also requires written reporting of incidents within two school days and ensures parents receive written investigation results within five school days, including details on findings and any disciplinary actions. These changes directly affect public school districts, principals, and parents of students involved in bullying reports.