Establishes an anti-bullying officer pilot program for schools with significant bullying incidents.
The bill amends the General Laws to establish an anti-bullying officer pilot program. This program will assign anti-bullying officers to the five schools with the most bullying incidents, based on quarterly reports. Duties of these officers include responding to, investigating, and reporting bullying incidents. The bill also mandates quarterly reporting of bullying incidents by school principals or comparable officials. Additionally, it requires bullying prevention plans to inform parents and guardians about the curriculum and dynamics of bullying, online safety, and cyberbullying.
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