HB4674

Illinois HB4674 mandates anti-bullying policies in schools, requires investigations into student suicides, and establishes a Bullying and.

HB4674 amends the Illinois School Code to require school districts, charter schools, and non-public, non-sectarian elementary and secondary schools to implement comprehensive anti-bullying policies. These policies must include definitions of bullying and cyberbullying, intervention strategies, and consequences for false accusations. Schools must also collect and submit data on bullying incidents to the State Board of Education. In the event of a student suicide, schools must conduct a thorough investigation to determine if bullying played a role.