HB 2015-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Declares an intent to expand the tools, information, and strategies that can be used to combat harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, and increase awareness of the need for respectful learning communities in all public schools.

Directs the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with representatives of parents, school personnel, the office of the education ombudsman, and other interested parties, to provide to the education committees of the legislature a revised and updated model harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention policy and procedure.

Directs the office of the education ombudsman to serve as the lead agency to provide resources and tools to parents and families about public school antiharassment policies and strategies.