Debate over bullying bill centers on definitions, parental rights and reporting requirements HB 131 would expand school reporting, parental notification and disciplinary procedures for bullying and cyberbullying; administrators urged caution about investigative complexity, while parents and advocates pressed for stronger protections and a private right of action.

New Hampshire's HB 131 aims to revolutionize how schools handle bullying, but is it enough to truly protect our kids?

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Parent urges stricter enforcement of bullying rules after recent childdeath At a Jefferson County school-board work session, parent Victoria Schubert urged the board to enforce state bullying laws and improve documentation and parent notification after the recent death of a child she said had been dealing with bullying; district staff described existing procedures and said 145 investigations have been started this school year.

A grieving parent is calling for urgent action from the Jefferson County School Board to enforce stricter anti-bullying policies following the tragic loss of a child who faced relentless bullying.

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Parents tell Plainfield SD 202 board a student was called a racial slur and physically assaulted; they demand action Three public commenters said a second-grade student was repeatedly called a racial slur, then pushed by classmates, and that school staff failed to stop it; they asked the board to enforce anti-bullying policies and provide staff guidance. The board later placed policy 7:180 on 30-day public display.

Parents demand immediate action after a second-grader is called a racial slur and pushed by classmates, exposing a troubling failure in the school’s response to bullying.

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Committee adopts amendment requiring bullying investigations and faster parent notice The committee passed House Bill 8 30 as amended (A02654), which requires school entities to investigate all alleged bullying reports and to notify parents or guardians of both the victim and alleged perpetrator within 24 hours of a determination that bullying occurred; the amendment passed 25–1 and the bill passed 22–4.

A new amendment in Pennsylvania will ensure parents are notified within 24 hours if their child is involved in bullying, aiming for greater transparency and family involvement in schools.

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MDE presents agency education policy bill outlining McKinney-Vento codification, bullying updates and charter-school fixes Commissioner Willie Jett and MDE staff walked the Senate Education Policy Committee through Senate File 3,870, proposing codification of McKinney-Vento protections, updates to bullying response obligations and clarifications to school-safety drill and charter-school statutes.

Minnesota's new education policy bill aims to redefine safety and support for vulnerable students while enhancing accountability for charter schools.

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Peabody Promise reports larger student mental‑health caseloads as district expands in‑school clinicians Peabody Promise and district staff reported a notable increase in counseling sessions and said the new Student Resource and Support Center at Higgins Middle now has dedicated clinicians; presenters also described Wayfinder SEL rollout and a draft bullying policy while noting a small wait list of students for standing appointments.

Peabody's new Student Resource and Support Center is transforming student mental health support, with over 1,300 counseling sessions already recorded this year!

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FCPS policy committee advances several policy revisions, decommissions two old policies The Frederick County Public Schools policy committee voted to advance recommendations to decommission an outdated evening high‑school policy and a character‑education policy, and moved several revised nondiscrimination and bullying policies to the full board for further consideration.

Frederick County Public Schools is shaking things up by decommissioning outdated policies and advancing critical updates on bullying, discrimination, and character education!

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Fremont Re-1 board adopts updated nondiscrimination and bullying policies, approves superintendent contract and student program changes At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Fremont Re-1 board approved several policy updates aligning nondiscrimination definitions and complaint procedures with recent state standards, adopted a bullying prevention update, approved a graduation-credit amendment tied to an experiential FMI program, and approved the superintendent’s contract following a favorable evaluation.

The Fremont Re-1 School District has made significant strides by updating nondiscrimination policies, adopting new bullying prevention measures, and approving a new contract for Superintendent Adam Hartman.

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Subcommittee backs guidance directing IEP teams to address bullying of neurodivergent students SB264 would require the Department of Education to develop guidance for IEP teams to consider bullying, harassment, and supports for students with disabilities; the subcommittee removed the word 'teasing' to avoid legal ambiguity and reported the bill 9–0 to appropriations.

Virginia's Senate just took a bold step to protect neurodivergent students by proposing new guidance for IEP teams to tackle bullying and support social skill development!

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Mental-health advocate tells board district is not tracking bullying data, cites FYSAS statistics During public comment Cynthia West read FYSAS 2023 statistics on Okaloosa County students' mental health and said a district records request showed only a handful of bullying incidents in district records, urging better tracking and interventions.

A shocking 26% of students in Okaloosa County are contemplating suicide, yet only a handful of bullying incidents are recorded—are we ignoring a crisis in our schools?

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Verona superintendent reports school safety incidents and outlines March NJGPA testing Superintendent Diane DiGiseppi told the board Verona High School reported 21 incidents to the state SSDS this reporting period, including eight confirmed harassment, intimidation and bullying cases; the district also announced NJGPA adaptive testing for juniors March 16–20 and clarified portfolio appeals and alternative assessments.

Verona High School reported 21 safety incidents this period, including eight cases of harassment and bullying, while gearing up for state testing starting March 16.

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Parent alleges failure to enforce zero-tolerance bullying policy; asks board to act A Clarkson parent alleged the superintendent and a principal failed to enforce the district’s zero-tolerance bullying policy in multiple incidents and asked the board to relieve the superintendent; the allegation was given as public comment and no board action was taken at the meeting.

A concerned parent claims that his first-grade daughter faced 31 instances of bullying in just 23 weeks, accusing school leaders of failing to enforce their own zero-tolerance policy.

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Committee hears emotional testimony on anti‑bullying bills including 'Sawyer’s Law'; no vote taken Lawmakers heard testimony on two companion anti‑bullying bills — House Bill 1698 and House Bill 2120 (called "Sawyer’s Law" by one sponsor) — which focus on mandatory reporting to administrators and notification of parents and school boards; witnesses recounted a student's suicide and urged immediate notification rules.

Emotional testimonies echoed in a Missouri committee as lawmakers consider merging anti-bullying bills, with one heartbreaking account revealing the tragic consequences of inaction.

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Parents press Salem-Keizer school board director on bullying, missing data and SRO removal; Keizer committee asks city council to advocate Salem-Keizer School Board director Satya Chandiguri told the Keizer committee the district faces roughly a $25 million revenue gap, described reporting pathways for bullying (including the Safe Oregon app) and said historical reporting of exclusionary-discipline data stopped in 2021; parents described unaddressed bullying incidents and the committee voted to ask the city council to write a letter to the school board.

Bullying reports are on the rise in Salem-Keizer, but parents are demanding more transparency and accountability as the district grapples with a staggering $25 million revenue gap.

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Policy committee reviews attendance, safety and first reading of AI policy; attendance limits and Act 44 changes highlighted The policy committee conducted a multi‑topic review: second reading of bullying reporting; discussion of attendance policy updates (3 school‑day parent note, 10 cumulative parent‑note days, educational instability and homelessness language); choices under Act 44 for reporting to local law enforcement; and a first reading of a generative AI policy with debate over parental consent, student training and administrative regulation development.

Pennridge's policy committee is tackling critical issues from bullying and attendance to groundbreaking AI regulations—what changes could affect your child's school experience?

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Subcommittee endorses urging schools to promote 988 for bullying and cyberbullying (HB 957) A substitute to HB 957 directs the Department of Education to encourage schools to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as an option for students experiencing bullying or cyberbullying; the subcommittee reported the substitute and referred it to appropriations.

Virginia schools may soon promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as a resource for students facing bullying and cyberbullying, marking a significant step towards mental health support.

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Zero tolerance for bullying issues in schools, homes and digital platforms – Lee Lam Thye KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of bullying needs to be addressed firmly and comprehensively to ensure a safe environment in schools, homes, workplaces and digital platforms for all levels of society, said Chairman of the Safe Community Alliance Organization Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. He said recent incidents of violence, bullying, sexual abuse, online exploitation and emotional abuse involving children and adults have sparked serious concerns among the community, thus demanding stronger protection measures and immediate collective action. “Security is not just the absence of crime, but rather includes the guarantee of dignity, respect and protection. Every child has the right […]

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Parents accuse teacher of playing sexualized song; speakers say reporting family faced bullying Multiple members of the public told the Paradise Valley board that a music teacher played a sexualized song for students and criticized the district’s response; callers also raised separate safety concerns (a child sprayed with Lysol) and alleged retaliation and bullying against the family that reported the song.

Parents are demanding accountability after a shocking allegation that an elementary music teacher played an explicit song, with fears of retaliation against those who spoke up.

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Parents press Delaware Valley school board over special-education failures and a leaked IEP Parents at the Delaware Valley School District meeting accused administrators of lapses in special-education services and a student IEP being emailed to the wrong family; trustees pledged roundtables and a possible technical fix to protect IEPs.

Parents are demanding action after a troubling meeting revealed serious lapses in special education services and a leaked IEP that put students at risk.

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Superintendent reports four bullying incidents and warns of statewide funding shortfalls Trotwood-Madison City superintendent reported four harassment/intimidation/bullying incidents for the first semester and warned that statewide funding cuts and deficits in other Ohio districts will require local budget reductions and careful fiscal planning.

Trotwood-Madison Superintendent Howard warns of budget cuts and rising bullying incidents, highlighting urgent challenges ahead for Ohio schools.

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Easton parent urges district action after months of alleged bullying and a voicemail death threat At the Jan. standing committee meeting, Mary Anne Sofroni described months of bullying and physical assaults of her daughter at Easton Area Middle School, said police reports were filed, and said she believes the district has not implemented safety plans or enforced its code of conduct.

A mother is pleading for action after her daughter faced relentless bullying and even a death threat at Easton Area Middle School, leaving her terrified to attend.

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Poudre School District begins comprehensive four-year policy review; proposed bullying-policy redlines draw vocal public concern General counsel presented a new four-year policy-review cycle and first readings of seven student policies, including proposed changes to the district bullying policy (JICDE). Public commenters and some board members urged retaining language that ensures IEP/504 team consideration after bullying reports involving students with disabilities; general counsel said she will return refined language at the Jan. 27 second reading.

Poudre School District is set to overhaul its policies, but proposed changes to the bullying policy have sparked intense public backlash over protections for students with disabilities.

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