Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Policies. It also is understood that, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.7(a)1, the harassment, intimidation or bullying policies required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-13 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.7, shall be developed by school officials in consultation with law enforcement officials, in addition to parents and other community members, including appropriate community-based social and health provider agencies and other school employees. It is agreed that law enforcement officials shall consult with school officials in the development of the policies and the annual review of the policies, the training needs of school employees and the extent and characteristics of harassment, intimidation and bullying behavior in the school buildings of the school district, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.7(e). It also is understood that the executive county superintendent shall maintain a current file copy of the harassment, intimidation or bullying policies, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.7(e)5, for review by both education and law enforcement officials, upon request.
