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Committee adopts amendment requiring bullying investigations and faster parent notice
Summary
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.
House Bill 8 30, sponsored by Chair O'Meara, would require schools to notify parents and guardians when their child is involved in bullying or cyberbullying within five days. Committee members considered an amendment (A02654) that makes investigations mandatory and shortens notice to parents to 24 hours after a determination that bullying took place.
"This amendment is the result of extensive collaboration with stakeholders representing different…
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