ADL Applauds Passage of New Jersey 'Anti-Bullying Bill of
Rights' Teaneck, NJ, November 22, 2010 … The Anti-Defamation
League (ADL) today applauded the New Jersey Legislature for
passing comprehensive anti-bullying legislation that empowers
New Jersey educators to respond effectively to bullying in
public schools. "The 'Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights' is critical
to ensuring that New Jersey children can learn in a safer
atmosphere," said Lawrence Cooper, ADL New Jersey Regional Board
Chair and Etzion Neuer, ADL New Jersey Regional Director. "By
creating school safety teams composed of a cross section of the
school, the legislation gives ownership of the problem of
harassment, intimidation and bullying to the entire school
community. Students who feel unsafe in school cannot learn and
this new law will make a significant difference for students."
The bipartisan bill's numerous provisions include extending
bullying protections to off-school grounds and it compels
districts to report instances of harassment, intim