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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey Bill A346 Expands Anti-Bullying Policy Requirements to Include School Board Members and Athletic Staff
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education CommitteeSponsors: Flynn, Victoria A. and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey bill A346 requires school district anti-bullying policies to explicitly apply to school board members, school employees, contracted service providers, students, and school volunteers including athletic personnel. The measure takes effect immediately and applies starting with the first full school year following enactment.
Expands the scope of individuals legally subject to school district disciplinary and behavioral standards regarding harassment, intimidation, or bullying to include board members, coaches, and volunteers.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
School board members
Must now be explicitly included as individuals subject to school district anti-bullying policies.
School volunteers and athletic personnel
Coaches, trainers, and volunteers are explicitly added to the categories of individuals covered by district anti-bullying rules.
Students
Subject to updated district anti-bullying policies that now explicitly encompass board members, staff, and volunteers.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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