Bill > S00760

This bill, titled "Jacobe's Law," amends the education law to require school employees, such as counselors, social workers, and administrators, to investigate and verify any reported incidents of harassment, bullying, or discrimination. Upon a verified incident, the school employees must make a reasonable and good faith effort to contact the parents or guardians of the students involved, unless the student expresses a health, safety, or privacy concern, in which case the school employee must use their professional judgment to determine if contacting the parent is in the student's best interest. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for those who report such incidents or participate in the proceedings in good faith.