This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying the issue of school bullying, which will consist of one Senate member and three House members, all appointed by their respective leaders. The committee is required to report its findings and any legislative recommendations by November 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws regarding the exemption of educator certification records from the right-to-know law, changing the terminology from "teacher" to "educator" to broaden the scope of the exemption.

Furthermore, the bill amends the assignment of personnel authorized to perform superintendent services, allowing both the superintendent and the school board to assign such personnel. This change aims to provide greater flexibility in the management of school administrative units. The effective date of the act is set for July 2, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the House: 91-A:5, 194-C:4-a
Version adopted by both bodies: 91-A:5, 194-C:4-a
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 91-A:5, 194-C:4-a