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NJ A1545

NJ A1545
Modifies minimum requirements for school district policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends the minimum requirements for policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying adopted by school districts to require that policies be applicable to certain groups of people. Current law states that the policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation and bullying adopted by school districts apply to actions that take place on school property, at school-sponsored functions or on school buses, but does not expressly state which individuals are subject to the policies. This bill provides clarification that policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying adopted by school districts are applicable to members of the school board, employees of the school, contracted service providers having contact with students, students and school volunteers, including athletic coaches, assistant coaches, trainers and any other individual in a position of authority affiliated with a school athletic program.

AI Summary

This bill amends the minimum requirements for policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying adopted by school districts. It clarifies that these policies are applicable to members of the school board, school employees, contracted service providers, students, and school volunteers, including athletic coaches and other individuals in a position of authority affiliated with school athletic programs. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive coverage of the individuals subject to these anti-bullying policies adopted by school districts.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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