This bill addresses cross-district bullying and cyberbullying. It defines "cross-district" as occurring across school districts. The bill amends current law to specify that bullying or cyberbullying can occur across districts and identifies which district will be responsible for investigating such claims. The bill also establishes a written procedure for investigating reports of bullying or cyberbullying, with a specified time period for initiating the investigation and documenting the results. In the case of cross-district bullying or cyberbullying, the district where the action originated is responsible for the investigation. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 193-F:3, 193-F:4