Governor Hochul today announced the signing of the Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act, in recognition of the International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School. This bill aims to protect students attending private schools from bullying, discrimination or harassment when at school, online or at a school event. It also requires private schools to strengthen or develop clear anti-bullying policies and reporting procedures.

The Jack Reid Law honors the memory of Jack Reid, a 17-year-old student who tragically died by suicide in 2022 after experiencing bullying for a year at the boarding school he attended.

“The Jack Reid Law protects kids from the harmful impacts bullying can have on their lives,” Governor Hochul said. “Every student deserves to feel safe when they’re learnin

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