An Act to establish de-escalation training in student transportation
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to require school bus operators in Massachusetts to receive de-escalation training. The training, approved by the Commissioner of Education, would focus on tactics and techniques designed to manage potentially difficult situations on school buses. The goal is to improve safety and reduce incidents involving students and bus staff. This legislation seeks to enhance the overall well-being of students and transportation personnel.
Key provisions
- Requires school bus operators to complete de-escalation training.
- The training must be approved by the Commissioner of Education.
- The training will cover tactics and techniques for managing challenging situations.
- The bill intends to promote a safer environment for students and bus staff.
- Training standards will be established by the Department of Education.
Who is affected
- School bus operators
- Students
- Massachusetts Department of Education
- School districts
Notable changes
- Introduces a new requirement for de-escalation training specifically for school bus operators.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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