Safe Schools Act: Ending Bullying and Harassment in Schools
This act aims to combat bullying and harassment in public schools to ensure a safe learning environment for students. It mandates the creation of clear anti-bullying policies, data collection on incidents, and informing parents and students about these policies. This will better equip schools to respond to such behaviors, improving children's well-being and academic performance.
Key points
Public schools must establish and enforce policies prohibiting bullying and harassment, including based on race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
Parents and students will receive annual notice of disciplinary policies and complaint procedures regarding prohibited conduct.
Schools will collect and publicly report data on bullying incidents, without identifying victims or perpetrators, to monitor the issue.
The act promotes disciplinary methods that minimize student exclusion, such as suspensions or expulsions, focusing on support and interventions.
An independent biennial evaluation of anti-bullying programs and policies in schools will be conducted.
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