A 374 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Revises requirements for school safety teams; requires creation of district school climate improvement plans.

This bill requires New Jersey public schools to create annual "school climate improvement plans" and establish safety teams to address harassment, intimidation, and bullying. It mandates that school employees report incidents to principals, with superintendents submitting biannual public reports to school boards detailing incidents broken down by protected categories (like race or religion), investigations, and disciplinary actions. Schools will receive public grades based on their climate efforts, posted on school and district websites, and must provide staff training on anti-bullying policies. The law also requires districts to prioritize free prevention programs before seeking grants and document all efforts to foster a positive school environment.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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