Bill
S 7719
Overview: S 7719, Enacts the End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act, PRINT NUMBER 7719A, May 01, 2025Purpose and Intent: The BEACON Act aims to address
Overview: S 7719, Enacts the End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act, PRINT NUMBER 7719A, May 01, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The BEACON Act aims to address the persistent issue of bullying and discrimination in schools by establishing comprehensive policies and procedures to prevent, identify, and respond to such incidents. The goal is to create a safer and more inclusive learning environment for all students.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all schools to implement anti-bullying and anti-discrimination policies and programs
- Mandates the reporting of all bullying and discrimination incidents to the state education department
- Establishes a statewide hotline and online portal for students and families to report incidents
- Directs the development of training programs for school staff on identifying and addressing bullying and discrimination
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students in all K-12 public and private schools will benefit from the increased protections and support
- School administrators and staff will be responsible for implementing the new policies and procedures
- The state education department will oversee the reporting and response to bullying and discrimination incidents
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been assigned print number 7719A, indicating it has been amended
- The current status suggests the bill is still under consideration and has not yet been enacted into law
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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