This bill amends existing legislation regarding the investigation of bullying and cyberbullying incidents that occur across multiple school districts. It specifies that in such cases, the principals or their designees from all involved districts are responsible for conducting the investigation and are encouraged to collaborate. The investigation is to be initiated by the principal or designee of the first district that learns of the incident. Additionally, if the incident spans multiple states, the principal or designee from the first New Hampshire district to be informed must contact the New Hampshire attorney general’s office.

The bill also includes provisions for the investigation timeline, stating that a written procedure must be initiated within five school days of the reported incident. The superintendent or their designee can grant a written extension of up to seven additional school days for the investigation and documentation if necessary, with all parties involved being notified in writing of any extensions granted. The new language inserted into the law emphasizes the collaborative responsibility of multiple districts in handling such cases, while no deletions from current law are noted in the text provided.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 193-F:4
As Amended by the House: 193-F:4