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NY S00216
NY S00216Relates to enacting Jacobe's Law in relation to requiring school administrators to contact the parents or guardians of students when bullying or harassment has occurred.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to enacting Jacobe's Law in relation to requiring school administrators to contact the parents or guardians of students when bullying or harassment has occurred.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Jacobe's Law," amends the Education Law to require school employees to investigate and verify incidents of harassment, bullying, or discrimination, and to make reasonable and good faith efforts to contact the parents or guardians of the students involved. The law provides protections for individuals who report such incidents to school officials or authorities. The bill aims to ensure that parents or guardians are informed when their children have been subjected to harassment, bullying, or discrimination on school grounds or at school functions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (13)
Jim Tedisco (R)*,
George Borrello (R),
Joe Griffo (R),
Pam Helming (R),
Robert Jackson (D),
Michael Martucci (R),
Mario Mattera (R),
Tom O'Mara (R),
Peter Oberacker (R),
Edward Rath (R),
Patricia Ritchie (R),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Susan Serino (R),
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S216 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00216&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00216 |
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