S 542
An Act to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the health and safety of students and educators within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It focuses on enhancing emergency preparedness and management strategies to protect these groups. The legislation seeks to establish protocols and procedures to address potential emergencies and ensure a safer learning environment. Specifically, it is linked to a study order related to S2815.
Key provisions
- Enhances emergency preparedness and management for schools and educational institutions.
- Addresses potential risks to students and educators.
- Linked to a study order (S2815) regarding emergency preparedness.
- Part of a series of similar bills addressing student and educator safety.
Who is affected
- Students
- Educators
- School administrators
- Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar bills, suggesting an ongoing effort to improve safety measures.
- It is connected to a study order (S2815), indicating a need for further investigation and potential policy changes.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.542 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 542) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.542
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2815 |
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