Safe Schools Improvement Act: Combating Bullying and Harassment
This act aims to combat bullying and harassment in public schools by introducing mandatory policies and reporting procedures. It requires schools to actively prevent such behaviors, intending to improve safety and learning conditions for all students.
Key points
Public schools must establish clear policies prohibiting bullying and harassment, including based on race, sex, disability, or sexual orientation.
Parents and students will receive annual notices about these policies and grievance procedures, including designated officials and resolution timelines.
Schools will collect and publicly report data on bullying incidents, ensuring anonymity of victims and perpetrators, to monitor effectiveness.
The act mandates regular evaluation of anti-bullying programs and national data collection to assess if new regulations effectively reduce the problem.
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