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PA HB2488

PA HB2488
In safe schools, further providing for policy relating to bullying.


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Introduced
04/06/2022
In Committee
04/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in safe schools, further providing for policy relating to bullying.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school entities to adopt or amend their existing policy on bullying. The policy must delineate disciplinary consequences for bullying and may provide for prevention, intervention, and education programs. The policy must also identify the appropriate school staff person to receive reports of alleged bullying incidents and include mechanisms to notify parents and legal guardians of children involved in a bullying incident. The bill will take effect in 60 days.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred to EDUCATION (on 04/06/2022)

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