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PA HB1293

PA HB1293
In safe schools, further providing for policy relating to bullying.


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Introduced
06/01/2023
In Committee
07/12/2024
Crossed Over
07/11/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 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 further provide for policy relating to bullying. It requires school entities to adopt or amend existing policies on bullying, which must include mechanisms to notify parents and legal guardians of children involved in bullying or cyberbullying incidents within 5 days. The bill also defines "bullying" and "cyberbullying" and clarifies that a school entity's notification about such incidents must comply with federal education privacy laws. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Referred to EDUCATION (on 07/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education

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