Bill > HB1733

This bill establishes new provisions and clarifies existing ones regarding harassment, specifically focusing on the conduct of school employees towards students. It defines "bullying" as an act by a school employee or student that significantly disrupts a victim's educational experience, including physical harm, fear of harm, or substantial disruption to the learning process, and clarifies that a "school employee" includes anyone working for a school or local education agency. The bill also explicitly states that a teacher or school employee found to have engaged in harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyberbullying can face dismissal or suspension, and amends existing law to include school employees in the requirement for each student to be informed about bullying prevention policies. This legislation aims to create a safer educational environment by holding school personnel accountable for harmful behavior towards students and will take effect on July 1, 2026.