Bill Sponsor
New Jersey Assembly Bill 5254
Session 222
"Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act"; prohibits harassment or bullying of nonpublic school students and requires nonpublic schools to adopt anti-harassment and bullying policy.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Assembly on Jun 15, 2026
Bill Intelligence

The “Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act” prohibits harassment or bullying, including cyberbullying, of nonpublic school students on school property or at school functions. The bill mandates prompt investigation and documentation of incidents, communication of findings to victims, and appropriate action to ensure safety. Furthermore, each nonpublic school must adopt an anti-harassment and bullying policy, share it annually with employees, students, and parents, and include specific information on reporting, investigating, and notifying victims. The bill also requires employees to promptly report incidents and clarifies that it does not infringe upon free expression or religious rights. This bill establishes separate anti-bullying requirements for nonpublic schools.

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First Action
Jun 15, 2026
Latest Action
Sep 14, 2026
Origin Chamber
Assembly
Type
Bill
Bill Number
5254
State
New Jersey
Session
222
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Unknown
Brennan, Katie
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Assembly Votes (1)
checkPassed on September 14, 2026
Motion Text
Reported out of Assembly committee with amendments
Assembly Roll Call Votes
Summary
Unavailable
Actions (2)
09/14/2026
Assembly
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
06/15/2026
Assembly
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
Sources
Record Created
Jun 22, 2026 8:36:16 AM
Record Updated
Sep 16, 2026 12:20:22 PM