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NJ A6087
NJ A6087Revises definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" under "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."
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Introduced
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
In Committee
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill revises the definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" under the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act." Under that law, the term "harassment, intimidation or bullying" is defined as any gesture, action, or electronic communication that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic. This bill revises the definition to mean any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived action, behavior, or characteristic of the aggrieved party.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" under the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act." The revised definition now includes any gesture, written, verbal, or physical act, or electronic communication that is reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual or perceived action, behavior, or characteristic of the aggrieved party, rather than just characteristics like race, color, religion, etc. The bill aims to expand the scope of the definition to better address various forms of bullying and harassment in schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 12/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/6087_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/6087_I1.PDF |
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