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New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (2011)

New JerseyIntroduced Nov 1, 2010Enacted Jan 5, 2011

Enacted after the 2010 suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi following secret recording and online outing. Widely considered the toughest anti-bullying law in the nation. Requires schools to form safety teams, appoint anti-bullying specialists, investigate all reports within 10 days, and report incidents to the state. Covers cyberbullying.

Addiction & Mental HealthChild Safety
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