Illinois HB3851 updates bullying prevention policies in schools to include cyber-bullying and digital replicas.
HB3851 amends the Illinois School Code to enhance bullying prevention policies in schools. It mandates that schools create and implement policies that include definitions of bullying and cyber-bullying, procedures for reporting and investigating incidents, and consequences for bullying. Cyber-bullying is expanded to include the posting or distribution of digital replicas by electronic means. The bill also requires schools to report bullying incidents to parents, provide support services to victims, and prohibits retaliation against those who report bullying.
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