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This bill clarifies the investigative procedures for bullying and cyberbullying incidents that occur across multiple school districts or states. Specifically, it modifies existing law to establish a clear protocol for handling such cases: when a bullying or cyberbullying incident spans multiple school districts, the principals or their designees from all involved districts are responsible for conducting an investigation and are encouraged to work together. The investigation must be initiated by the principal or designee of the first district that becomes aware of the incident. In situations where the bullying or cyberbullying crosses state lines, the principal or designee of the first New Hampshire district to learn of the incident is required to contact the New Hampshire attorney general's office. The bill maintains the existing requirement that investigations should be started within 5 school days, with the possibility of a written extension from the superintendent for up to an additional 7 school days if necessary. The new provisions aim to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to investigating complex bullying cases that do not occur within the boundaries of a single school district. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=71&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB108