Bill H.808, introduced by Representative Burrows of West Windsor, seeks to amend the definition of harassment in Title 16 of Vermont's education laws. The primary objective of this bill is to shift the focus from solely evaluating student performance to incorporating additional factors and indicators when assessing the purpose or effect of harassment within school districts.
By proposing this change, the bill aims to create a more comprehensive understanding of harassment that goes beyond academic outcomes, potentially leading to more effective interventions and support for affected students. The specific legal language that will be inserted into current law has not been detailed in the provided text, but the intent is clear: to enhance the evaluation process regarding harassment in educational settings.