An act relating to expanding the membership and duties of the Advisory Council on Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention in Schools

Vermont's S.143 expands the Advisory Council on Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention in Schools to include 15 members, adding student representatives from the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network and Education Justice Coalition, disability rights advocates, and organizations focused on racial equity and domestic violence. The bill requires the Council to review and update model prevention policies every two years starting in 2025, develop resources on restorative practices and disability accommodations, and annually gather student and parent input. It mandates an annual report to the legislature with recommendations for policy improvements and resource needs. This directly affects schools, educators, and students by strengthening statewide prevention frameworks and response protocols.