Bill
SD 2678
Overview: Bill Number: SD 2678, Title: Bullying Data Release FY23/FY24 Annual Report, Status: Placed on file, Introduced: February 20, 2025, Classification: proposed billPurpose an
Overview: Bill Number: SD 2678, Title: Bullying Data Release FY23/FY24 Annual Report, Status: Placed on file, Introduced: February 20, 2025, Classification: proposed bill
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to publish an annual report on bullying incidents in public schools across the Commonwealth. The report aims to provide transparency and accountability regarding the prevalence and nature of bullying in schools.
Key Provisions:
- Mandate DESE to collect and publish an annual report on bullying incidents in public schools
- Require the report to include data on the number of reported bullying incidents, the types of bullying, and the demographics of those involved
- Mandate DESE to work with school districts to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection
- Require the report to be made publicly available and submitted to the legislature
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students, families, and school communities, who will have access to information about bullying in their local schools
- School districts and administrators, who will be responsible for reporting bullying data to DESE
- Policymakers, who can use the report to inform decisions about anti-bullying programs and policies
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been placed on file, indicating it has not yet been actively considered by the legislature
- If passed, DESE would be required to publish the first annual report by January 1, 2024, covering the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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