An Act establishing a commission regarding school disciplinary policies and bullying
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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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Cosponsors
Steven George Xiarhos
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