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NJ A2520
NJ A2520Requires certain school districts to hold annual, multi-day program on bullying prevention and intervention.
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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 bill requires a school district that includes any of the grades four through 12 to annually hold a multi-day program to provide students with age-appropriate educational sessions focused on bullying prevention and intervention. The program is to take place over three to five days and is to provide informational sessions on certain listed topics related to bullying prevention and intervention. All students are required to attend each educational session appropriate for the student's age and grade level. The district is also required to provide educational sessions for school staff focused on bullying prevention and intervention as part of the multi-day program. The bill permits a district to contract with a third-party organization that is recognized as having expertise in bullying prevention and intervention to facilitate the district's development and administration of the program. The bill permits the Commissioner of Education to withhold all or part of a school district's State aid for failure to comply with the provisions of the bill. Under the bill, in the event that the resources necessary to develop and administer the program are not available within the district, the district is permitted to apply to the Department of Education for a grant from the "Bullying Prevention Fund."
AI Summary
This bill mandates that school districts serving grades four through twelve must annually conduct a multi-day program, lasting three to five days, focused on preventing and addressing bullying. This program will include age-appropriate educational sessions for students covering topics such as the nature and effects of bullying, cyberbullying prevention, bystander intervention, empathy, and building supportive relationships. School staff will also receive training on bullying prevention and intervention as part of this program. Districts have the option to hire outside organizations with expertise in this area to help develop and run the program. To support these efforts, a "Bullying Prevention Fund" exists within the Department of Education, from which districts lacking sufficient resources can apply for grants. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in the Commissioner of Education withholding state aid from the district.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2520 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2520_I1.HTM |
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