A373

Requires school safety teams to include coaches; broadens definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" to include hazing; requires coaches and certain advisors to complete training on anti-bullying policy.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A373 mandates school safety teams to include coaches and expands the definition of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to include.

New Jersey A373 amends existing laws to enhance school safety and anti-bullying measures. The bill requires school safety teams to include at least one coach from the school's athletic programs, if applicable. It broadens the definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" to include hazing, clarifying that such acts constitute harassment under the law. Additionally, the bill mandates that coaches, advisors of extracurricular activities, and other support staff receive training on the school district's anti-bullying policies.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee