Requires anti-bullying policy of public schools to include provision requiring principal to make preliminary determination and meet with parents of students involved in alleged bullying incident for that determination; extends time for investigating incident.
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This bill amends New Jersey’s anti-bullying policy for public schools to require that the principal make a preliminary determination about alleged bullying incidents and meet with the parents of involved students. It also extends the time allowed for investigating these incidents to 30 school days, up from 10. The goal is to provide more thorough review and support for families and students involved in reported bullying.
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