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NJ A5533

NJ A5533
Requires school districts to include instruction on bullying awareness and prevention as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.


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Introduced
06/05/2023
In Committee
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires school districts to include instruction on bullying awareness and prevention as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts in New Jersey to include age-appropriate instruction on bullying awareness and prevention as part of their implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The education must cover topics such as the definition and types of bullying, the permanence of social media posts and online harassment, ways to seek help, and potential consequences for perpetrators. The Commissioner of Education will provide sample learning activities and resources to support this requirement, which will first apply in the first full school year after the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 06/05/2023)

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