Mandatory Anti-Bullying Policies and Data Reporting in Public Schools.
This law mandates that public schools receiving federal grants establish comprehensive policies to prevent and prohibit student bullying and harassment, explicitly covering characteristics like sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. It ensures greater transparency by requiring schools to collect and publicly report annual data on bullying incidents, giving parents better insight into school safety. The goal is to foster a respectful learning environment and reduce harassment.
Key points
Public schools must adopt policies explicitly prohibiting bullying based on race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Schools must provide clear grievance procedures for students and parents, including designated contacts and resolution timelines.
Local school districts are required to collect and publicly report anonymous annual data on the frequency of bullying incidents.
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