An Act to establish de-escalation training in student transportation
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to require school bus operators in Massachusetts to receive de-escalation training. The training would be approved by the Commissioner of Education and focuses on tactics and techniques designed to manage potentially difficult situations on school buses. The goal is to improve safety and reduce incidents involving school bus drivers and students.
Key provisions
- Requires de-escalation training for school bus operators.
- Training must be approved by the Commissioner of Education.
- Training will cover tactics and techniques for managing challenging situations.
- The bill seeks to enhance safety on school buses.
Who is affected
- School bus operators
- Students
- Massachusetts Department of Education
- School districts
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