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On July 12, 2026, Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 1505 into law as Act 20 of 2026, the omnibus Public School Code bill accompanying this year’s state budget. https://hubs.ly/Q04sfFq_0

Pennsylvania HB 1505 strengthens school bullying prevention by requiring prompt investigation of bullying and cyberbullying reports, parent notification, regular policy review, annual reporting, expanded staff training, and updated definitions that recognize AI-enabled cyberbullying. The legislation also reinforces bullying prevention as an essential component of school safety and positive school climate.

As schools prepare to implement these new requirements, the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) team is available to help districts understand the legislation, strengthen existing policies and practices, and support implementation of comprehensive, evidence-informed bullying prevention strategies that go beyond compliance to create safer, more positive school environments. Contact us at [email protected] for more information and to explore how we can help.

Become a Sponsor for 2026 World United Against Bullying: A Day of Action, Oct. 5. https://hubs.ly/Q04s85t70

Show your commitment to bullying prevention and safe and supportive environments for students.

• 2025 Day of Action included 200+ attendees.
• Registrants represented at least 65 school districts and educational organizations.
• Participants represented more than 22 states/regions.
• Participation included educators, school administrators, counselors, school safety professionals, community organizations, and student support personnel.

Sponsorship includes an array of benefits to gain awareness among attendees. We can customize sponsorship opportunities as well.

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Registration is now OPEN for 2026 Stronger Connections: The Next Chapter - Virtual Summit, Sept. 9! https://hubs.ly/Q04rGRQy0

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of Stronger Connections and look ahead to sustaining this important work in our schools and communities.

Whether you participated in the Stronger Connections Grant or are committed to strengthening school climate and student wellness, this summit will provide practical strategies, timely insights, and inspiration to continue creating safe, supportive learning environments long after the grant has ended.

Together, we'll celebrate our progress, share what we've learned, and build momentum for the future.

Community Youth Organizations (CYO) can help prevent bullying beyond the school day with the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. https://hubs.ly/Q04nC_Yk0

The friendships, conflicts, and bullying behaviors young people experience at school often continue into afterschool programs, camps, recreation programs, mentoring organizations, and other community youth settings.

CYOs have a unique opportunity to reinforce positive behaviors and create an environment where every young person feels safe, respected, and included.

The OBPP Community Youth Organization Coach Course provides an evidence-based framework to help staff and volunteers build a proactive approach to bullying prevention and strengthen your organization's culture. Our next course is September 22-23, Camp Hill, PA.

Explore the course and see how it can support your organization.

June 1 is the recommended registration deadline for the June 15–17 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) School Coach Course. https://hubs.ly/Q04jph0S0

Participants who register by June 1 will receive access to pre-course materials to help prepare for training and implementation planning.

The course includes:
• 22 hours of guided instruction
• Ongoing consultation and support
• The Olweus Bullying Questionnaire and reporting tools
• A structured framework for schoolwide implementation

Take the next step toward building a more consistent and effective bullying prevention strategy in your school.

If June does not work for you, new course dates have been added:
✅July 6-8 – Farrell, PA
✅Oct. 13-15 – Virtual

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) School Coach Course is more than professional development—it's the first step in building a sustainable, schoolwide bullying prevention system.

After completing the course, schools gain access to research-based tools and ongoing support to guide implementation, including:
✔ The Olweus Bullying Questionnaire (OBQ), with annual student survey data reports and an upcoming interactive dashboard to help measure progress.
✔ A comprehensive library of implementation guides, team resources, and classroom materials.
✔ An experienced OBPP mentor to provide consultation and support throughout the implementation process.

The next virtual School Coach Course is June 15–17. Register by June 1 to access pre-course materials and begin preparing for implementation.

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Thank you to WGAL News Channel 8 Susquehanna Valley, Pa. In Focus for interviewing Center for Safe Schools' Leah Galkowski about bullying in our schools and tips to prevent it! https://hubs.ly/Q04hSXDP0

How do you know where bullying is occurring—and whether your efforts are making a difference?

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) includes tools to gather student feedback, identify areas of concern, and measure progress over time.

The June 15–17 virtual School Coach Course shows participants how to use data to guide meaningful schoolwide improvement.

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Register by June 1.

Bullying prevention is most effective when everyone in the school is working from the same playbook.

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) helps schools establish consistent expectations, responses, and prevention strategies across classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, buses, and other settings.

Learn how to lead implementation through the June 15–17 virtual OBPP School Coach Course.

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This was a great day filming videos that help support implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Check it out! www.olweusprogram.com