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NJDOE Provides Guidance on Celebrating the Week of Respect
The week beginning with the first Monday in October (Oct. 6-10, 2025) is designated as the Week of Respect. This week supports the role of the school safety/school climate team as they work to fulfill their requirement to develop, foster and maintain a positive school climate.
09/30/2025
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
School Board Notes
‘Education Matters’ Highlights the Role of Board Members in HIB Investigations
A recent episode of “Education Matters” delved into how school districts approach harassment, intimidation and bullying complaints, along with the role board members play in this area.
02/25/2025
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
School Board Notes
NJDOE Announces Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act Webinar Series
The New Jersey Department of Education is pleased to announce a webinar series for district and school staff on New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.
01/22/2025
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
Feature
School Leader
NJSIAA Adopts Spectator Code of Conduct
When the 2025-2026 school year comes around, every school that belongs to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association will have adopted a spectator code of conduct to help combat increasingly rowdy behavior from fans.
10/16/2024
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
School Board Notes
Two Databases Related to HIB Incidents Are Now Available
The New Jersey Department of Education has developed and published two databases related to incidents involving violence, vandalism, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in public schools, according to an advisory. As mandated by N.J.S.A. 18A:17-46, all school employees are required to report incidents of violence, vandalism,...
06/11/2024
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
School Board Notes
Now Available for Public Release: School District and School HIB Grades
The official school and district harassment, intimidation, and bullying grade reports, as required under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (P.L. 2020, c. 122), are now available for public release, according to an advisory issued by the New Jersey Department of Education. Key...
05/14/2024
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
Webinar
School Safety: Addressing Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
New Jersey was one of the first states in the nation to recognize and pass legislation to address the devastating effects of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) in our classrooms and its impact on student learning. Join NJSBA staff attorneys for a discussion of a school district’s obligations under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, including understanding the definition of HIB and reporting and investigation requirements.
06/29/2022
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying, School Safety
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Bullying can have a significant impact on a student’s ability to learn, on their health and on the educational environment for all students.
06/01/2024
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
School Board Notes
State Task Force Releases Anti-Bullying Report
The report covers a number of areas, including HIB definitions, staff responsibilities in reporting and investigating HIB incidents, the role of school climate and social media, athletic coaches and HIB, and the need for funding of HIB initiatives.
01/16/2024
Topics: Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
School Board Notes
HIB 338 Forms Now Available in Several Languages
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying 338 forms for families and caregivers are now available in several languages on a New Jersey Department of Education webpage.
