A 375 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Directs Commissioner of Education to review handling of bullying reports; requires DOE to include additional content in guidance document on bullying; requires communications on bullying be available to parents in additional languages.

This bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Education to review how school districts handle bullying reports and update the state's official guidance documents to include new content about bullying prevention and response. It mandates that school communications about bullying incidents must be provided to parents in languages they understand, including translated materials for non-English speakers. The bill affects all public school districts, students, and parents by standardizing reporting procedures (like requiring written reports within two days) and ensuring language accessibility for families. Key mechanisms include adding specific guidance on investigations, parent notification timelines, and requiring the Department of Education to develop multilingual resources for families.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Vicky Flynn
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