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In commemorating International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act on Friday.

The new law requires private schools to reinforce or create anti-bullying policies and report procedures with the goal of protecting students in such schools from harassment, bullying and discrimination.

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

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