This bill amends the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act to require school districts in New Jersey to establish procedures for the online reporting of harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Specifically, it mandates that beginning 120 days after the bill's enactment, each school district's policy must include a procedure that allows individuals to electronically report incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying through an online form accessible on the district's official website. Additionally, the bill stipulates that a link to this online reporting form must be prominently displayed on the homepage of the school district's website and distributed annually to parents and guardians of enrolled students.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Commissioner of Education to amend the existing model policy to incorporate these electronic reporting procedures. This aligns with the current law, which already requires school districts to adopt policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying and to include provisions for anonymous reporting. The changes aim to enhance the reporting process and ensure that all stakeholders have access to the necessary tools to report incidents effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:37-15