Plain English Breakdown
The bill summary and digest do not provide details on enforcement mechanisms or frequency of notifications.
Schools Must Use DOE Template for Bullying Notifications
The bill requires schools to use a specific template created by the Department of Education when informing parents about incidents where their child is accused of being bullied or is an alleged bully.
What This Bill Does
- Requires schools to notify parents using a template made by the Department of Education.
Who It Names or Affects
- Schools that receive funding from the state
- Parents whose children are involved in bullying incidents
Terms To Know
- Department of Education (DOE)
- The government agency responsible for overseeing education policies and providing templates for schools.
- Parental notification
- Sending information to parents about their child's involvement in a bullying incident.
Limits and Unknowns
- Does not specify what happens if schools do not follow the requirement.
- The bill does not address how often or under what circumstances notifications must be sent.
- It is unclear whether private schools are required to comply with this amendment.