An Act addressing school exclusion policies to remedy disparities in students' educational achievement
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to address disparities in educational achievement, particularly for children involved in the court system, by reviewing and potentially reforming school exclusion policies. It seeks to ensure that these students receive equitable educational opportunities and support. The bill directs the Department of Education to study the impact of school exclusion policies on these students’ academic outcomes. Ultimately, the goal is to promote the educational success of court-involved children.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Education to conduct a study on school exclusion policies.
- Focuses on improving educational outcomes for children involved in the court system.
- Aims to remedy disparities in educational achievement among this population.
- Directs the Department of Education to examine the impact of exclusionary practices.
- Promotes equitable educational opportunities for court-involved students.
Who is affected
- Court-involved children
- Students in Massachusetts public schools
- The Department of Education
- School districts in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study of current school exclusion policies.
- It seeks to address inequities in educational outcomes for a specific student population.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Patricia D. Jehlen
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