HIB Law Update: 2026-2027

Program Overview

Stay current on the latest developments in state and federal statutes, regulations, guidance, and case law affecting the implementation of New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. This timely session will examine recent legal developments involving parental, student, and staff rights, as well as the intersection of bullying, harassment, intimidation, and special education.

Participants will also explore emerging challenges facing schools, including responding to hate crimes, bias-related incidents, evolving forms of discrimination, cyberbullying, social media misconduct, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on school climate and student behavior.

Practical guidance and legal insights will be provided to help school leaders foster safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environments while maintaining compliance with legal requirements.

Topics to be Addressed

Topics to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

• Recent state and federal statutes, regulations, guidance, and case law impacting the implementation of New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act;

• Emerging legal developments involving parental, student, and staff rights;

• The intersection of bullying, harassment, intimidation, and special education;

• Responding to hate crimes, bias-related incidents, and evolving forms of discrimination;

• Current and emerging issues involving cyberbullying and online student behavior;

• The growing role of social media and the importance of establishing appropriate boundaries for both students and staff;

• The impact of artificial intelligence on school climate, student conduct, and bullying-related concerns; and

• New and emerging HIB-related legal developments occurring at the time of the workshop.

Don't miss this important opportunity to stay informed, reduce risk, and strengthen your understanding of the legal issues affecting school climate, student well-being, and bullying prevention efforts in today's schools.

Recommended Audience

This program will benefit all Grades PK-12 Educators, including:

• Principals and Assistant Principals

• HIB Coordinators/Specialists

• Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents

• Directors of Student Services, Special Education, Curriculum, Instruction, or Technology

• K-12 Teachers

• Guidance Counselors, LDTCs, and Case Managers

Registration Fees

• Early Registration Rates - Thru July 31, 2026
  

  • Individual Registrant: $125
    

  • 2026-2027 Early Registration "Bundle" Discount: Register for all four (4) of the 2026-2027 TMI-LEGAL ONE Virtual Workshop Professional Learning Series programs for only $119/workshop ($476 - $164 savings off the standard rate). The "Bundle" discount applies to a single registrant only and cannot be distributed across multiple registrants. If interested, please contact support@tmieducation.com.
    

    • The four "bundled" 2026-2027 TMI-LEGAL ONE Virtual Workshop Professional Learning Series programs include:

      • Hot Issues in School Law: 2026-2027

      • Hot Issues in Special Education Law: 2026-2027

      • HIB Law Update: 2026-2027

      • AI: Friend or Foe? Key Considerations on Accuracy, Critical Thinking, Equity, Ethics, Privacy, Security, and Humanity
        

  • Group Pricing: Teams of 4 or More - $100/registrant
    

• Standard Registration Rates - Begins August 1, 2026 
  

  • Individual Registrant: $160
    

  • 2026-2027 "Bundle" Discount: Register for all four (4) of the 2026-2027 TMI-LEGAL ONE Virtual Workshop Professional Learning Series programs for only $135/workshop ($540 - $100 savings off the standard rate). The "Bundle" discount applies to a single registrant and cannot be distributed across multiple registrants. If interested, please contact support@tmieducation.com.
    

  • Group Pricing: Teams of 4 or More - $135/registrant

    
    

*Important: Other special offers, including, but not limited to, the STAR Advantage, L2L Mentor, and NJEXCEL student coupons, are not eligible for this program.

Payment

Registration fees may be paid by purchase order/organizational check, or personal check made payable to: The Madison Institute LLC (d.b.a. TMI Education)

Please send all materials either:

• By email: support@tmieducation.com

• By U.S. mail:

TMI Education

P.O. Box 922

Madison, NJ 07940

If paying by purchase order, TMI Education will invoice the district directly following registration. The invoice will be sent to both the registrant’s email address and the district business office. Please confirm receipt of the invoice with your district business office.

For more information, email support@tmieducation.com.

Program Presenter

Sandra Jacques, Esq.,  LLM

Assistant Director of Legal Education, NJPSA/FEA/LEGAL ONE

Ms. Jacques is the Assistant Director of Legal Education for FEA. She provides School Law Training to school leaders, educators, parents, and other education stakeholders through the LEGAL ONE program. Ms. Jacques practiced law in the Federal and State Courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where she represented school districts in civil litigation matters, including civil rights, discrimination, and negligence claims. She simultaneously earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She holds a Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Trial Advocacy from Temple University Law School. As an Adjunct Professor at both Ramapo College of New Jersey and New Jersey City University, she teaches the School Law Course in their respective Master's in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) Programs. Ms. Jacques is also an NJ EXCEL instructor and a frequent guest speaker for the NJ Leaders to Leaders Program and the NJ Teacher Leader Certification Program. Ms. Jacques has presented at Conferences for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the NJ Association of School Attorneys (NJSBA), and for numerous New Jersey Education Organizations.