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A 4538·NJ·house

Requires school districts to establish procedures for online reporting of harassment, intimidation, and bullying.

In CommitteeFiled Mar 10, 2026
Sponsor: Murphy, Carol A. (D)
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AED

Mar 10, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that every public school district create a bullying policy that includes an online form on the district’s website for reporting harassment, intimidation or bullying, with the option to remain anonymous. It sets out reporting timelines, investigation procedures, parental notification, and progressive discipline for repeat offenders. The goal is to improve student safety and ensure consistent handling of incidents across schools.

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