Lawmakers Seek To Extend Bullying Protections To Private Schools

EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org By: Ryan Conway (NJ State House News Service) TRENTON, N.J. – Lawmakers unanimously moved […]

By: New Jersey State House News

Outlets: New Jersey Urban News

Published: September 15, 2026

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By: Ryan Conway (NJ State House News Service)

TRENTON, N.J. – Lawmakers unanimously moved to advance anti-bullying protections for private school students on Monday after the testimony of two parents whose son took his life four years ago.

Elizabeth and Bill Reid asked members of the Assembly Education Committee to send the “Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act” to the Assembly floor. The bill would require all private schools to adopt an anti-bullying …

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