HIB means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that:

• Is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by an actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic;

• Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, or on a school bus; or off school grounds, as provided for in N.J.S.A. 18A;37-15.3,

• Substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students; and that

• A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student's property or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property; or

• Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or

• Creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student's education or by severely or pervasively causing physical ort emotional harm to the student.

  
  

To report a suspected incident or issue involving harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyber-bullying, please fill out the form below, print and hand it into your school's main office. Please contact your building principal or the School Anti-Bullying Specialist listed on this page with any questions.

• HIB Definition

• NJ DOE State School Climate Coordinator – Email Hib

• NJDOE Official Release of District HIB Self Assessments Grades for 2021-2022

• HIB Policy 5512

• Guidance for Parents on the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act