Bill > HB830

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to strengthen policies against bullying in schools. It mandates that school entities must investigate all reported incidents of alleged bullying and establish a procedure for these investigations. Within 24 hours of determining that bullying has occurred, schools must notify the parents or legal guardians of both the student who was bullied (the target) and the student who did the bullying (the aggressor) about the determination and the school's subsequent actions. The bill also clarifies that schools can contact parents about alleged bullying incidents even before a formal determination is made. The existing definitions of "bullying" and "cyberbullying" remain, with "bullying" defined as an intentional act or series of acts directed at another student in a school setting that is severe, persistent, or pervasive, and interferes with education, creates a threatening environment, or disrupts school operations.