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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates the month of October of each year as "Bullying Prevention Month" in New Jersey. Bullying is a type of aggressive conduct in which a person intentionally causes another person discomfort or harm, and can be carried out in verbal and physical forms or through more indirect means such as social media. More than one out of every five American students report that they have been bullied. Additionally, roughly 5 to 15 percent of students are chronic victims of bullies and 7 to 12 percent of students are chronic bullies. Victims of bullies tend to be seen as different from other students, including by height or weight or if they are new to school. Bullies are typically easily angered, act aggressively towards adults, show minimal empathy towards students who they or others victimize, and needs to dominate. Parents and schools are encouraged to intervene to stop bullying if they see it, document the behavior they witnessed, and work at providing a supportive network for students who are bullied. Schools are obligated to provide safe spaces for students and send an explicit message that bullying will not be tolerated. In addition, the amount of cyberbullying has almost doubled between 2007 and 2016. Parents are encouraged to limit or monitor the use of technology by children to help combat cyberbullying.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates October of each year as "Bullying Prevention Month" in New Jersey to raise awareness about bullying, which is defined as aggressive conduct intended to cause discomfort or harm through verbal, physical, or online means like social media. The resolution highlights that a significant number of students experience bullying, with some being chronic victims or perpetrators, and notes that victims often differ from their peers while bullies tend to be easily angered and seek dominance. It encourages parents and schools to intervene, document bullying incidents, and provide support networks for victims, emphasizing that schools have a responsibility to create safe environments and explicitly communicate that bullying is unacceptable, especially in light of the rise in cyberbullying, which parents are urged to monitor. The resolution also acknowledges the national recognition of Bullying Prevention Month since 2010 and requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging public participation in activities and programs to observe this month.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AJR25 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AJR/25_I1.HTM |
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