An act relating to harassment, hazing, and bullying in schools

This bill modifies Vermont's harassment policies in schools by removing the requirement that conduct must be severe or pervasive to qualify as harassment. It directly affects public and independent schools by updating definitions under state law and requiring new procedures for handling complaints. The legislation also increases funding and staffing for the Agency of Education to investigate harassment, hazing, and bullying cases while mandating regional training for school staff. These changes aim to expand protections and improve response mechanisms without specifying particular outcomes or taking a political stance.