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Senate extends anti-bullying law to nonpublic schools with Jack Reed legislation
Summary
The Senate passed the "Jack Reed Protect All Students Act," extending Dignity for All Students Act-like protections to nonpublic schools, requiring anti-bullying policies, investigations and protections against retaliation; recorded vote showed Ayes 55, Nays 4.
The Senate adopted the Jack Reed Protect All Students Act on June 11, 2025, extending many elements of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) to nonpublic (private) schools. Sponsors and several members described the bill as expanding baseline protections for students in nonpublic schools and requiring written anti-bullying policies and procedures.
Senator Mayer, sponsor for the floor, said the bill requires nonpublic schools to develop and implement policies to prohibit harassment and bullying, promptly investigate complaints, take steps…
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