An Act to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve student well-being by requiring the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop and implement a comprehensive safe firearm storage education program. The program will focus on educating students, parents, and educators about the importance of secure firearm storage practices to prevent accidental shootings and other firearm-related incidents. It also seeks to increase awareness of the risks associated with unsecured firearms and promote responsible gun ownership.
Key provisions
- Develop and implement a statewide safe firearm storage education program.
- The program will target students, parents, and educators.
- The program must provide information on secure storage methods.
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will oversee the program's development and implementation.
- The program should address the risks of unsecured firearms.
- Promote responsible gun ownership practices.
Who is affected
- Students
- Parents
- Educators
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Gun Owners
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15 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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