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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Print number 4948a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Directs the commissioner of education to promulgate rules and regulations that prohibit harassment, intimidation and bullying of students
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Michele Titus
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to harassment prevention policies
Purpose
This bill will direct the commissioner of education to promulgate rules and regulations that prohibit harassment, intimidation and bullying of students.
Summary of provisions
This legislation will define harassment, intimidation or bullying. This legislation will require that the commissioner of education promulgate rules and regulations that prohibit harassment, intimidation and bullying of students. The commissioner will also be required to address the issue of cyberbullying and inform parents of safe Internet use that may prevent such harassment.
Justification
This bill will ensure school age children of compulsory age have a safe bully and intimidation free environment to learn. Providing school age children with such protections allows them to become more productive students and ensures that our children have available a welcoming learning environment.
Legislative history
S.2288 of 2013-14; S.5051 of 2011-12
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the timely implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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