New Jersey § 18a:37-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:37-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:37-16.
a. A member of a board of education, school employee, student or volunteer shall not engage in reprisal, retaliation or
false accusation against a victim, witness or one with reliable information about
an act of harassment, intimidation or bullying. b. A member of a board of education, school employee, contracted service provider, student or volunteer who has witnessed, or has reliable information that a student
has been subject to, harassment, intimidation or bullying shall report the incident
to the appropriate school official designated by the school district's policy , or to any school administrator or safe schools resource officer, who shall immediately
initiate the school district's procedures concerning school bullying . c. A member of a board of education or a school employee who promptly reports an incident of harassment, intimidation or bullying,
to the appropriate school official designated by the school district's policy , or to any school administrator or safe schools resource officer , and who makes this report in compliance with the procedures in the district's policy,
is immune from a cause of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the
reported incident. d. A school administrator who receives a report of harassment, intimidation, or bullying
from a district employee, and fails to initiate or conduct an investigation, or who
should have known of an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying and fails
to take sufficient action to minimize or eliminate the harassment, intimidation, or
bullying, may be subject to disciplinary action.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:37-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:37-16 cover?
Section 18a:37-16 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 18a:37-16?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 18a:37-16" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 18a:37-16 apply to my situation?
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