Mandates additional requirements for anti-bullying policies of public schools, expands information provided in DOE guidance document on bullying, and requires parents be provided clear explanation of student rights in school bullying investigations.
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This bill updates New Jersey’s anti-bullying policies for public schools by mandating additional requirements for school district policies. It expands the information provided in the Department of Education’s guidance document on bullying, clarifying student rights during investigations, and requiring schools to provide parents with a clear explanation of those rights. The bill also extends the timeframe for completing investigations of alleged bullying incidents.
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