S 4467 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

"Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act"; prohibits harassment or bullying of nonpublic school students and requires nonpublic schools to adopt anti-harassment and bullying policy.

The "Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act" prohibits harassment and bullying, including cyberbullying, against students in nonpublic schools in New Jersey. It requires these schools to create and share clear anti-bullying policies with staff, students, and parents while mandating prompt investigations into reported incidents. The law also obligates school employees to report witnessed or heard bullying within two days and ensures victims are informed about investigation outcomes in an age-appropriate manner. Additionally, the legislation includes a provision stating that these measures do not infringe upon free expression or religious rights protected by the state and federal constitutions.
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Introduced Jun 15, 2026 Last action Jun 15, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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