H4060
An Act establishing a commission regarding school disciplinary policies and bullying
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Bill overview
This bill creates a commission to examine school disciplinary policies and bullying practices in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is tasked with investigating current policies and recommending changes. The goal is to identify ways to improve school environments and reduce instances of bullying and disproportionate disciplinary actions. Ultimately, the commission’s findings and recommendations will inform potential reforms to school policies.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to investigate school disciplinary policies and bullying.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- The commission will review current policies and practices.
- The commission will consider the impact of disciplinary actions on students.
- The commission will explore ways to reduce bullying.
- The commission will make recommendations for policy changes.
Who is affected
- Students
- School administrators
- Teachers
- Parents
- The Massachusetts General Court
Notable changes
- The commission’s recommendations could lead to changes in school disciplinary procedures.
- The commission’s work aims to address concerns about disproportionate disciplinary actions.
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.4060 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission regarding school disciplinary policies and bullying
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4060) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to recess at schools and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to student discipline and bullying. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4060
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/1/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 5/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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