S 1166
An Act relative to enhancing hiring practices to prevent sexual abuse
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve hiring practices in schools to better prevent sexual abuse. It seeks to strengthen the process of vetting potential school employees, ensuring a safer environment for students and staff. The legislation focuses on enhancing background checks and requiring more comprehensive evaluations during the hiring process. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing hiring practices and safety in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Requires enhanced background checks for school employees.
- Mandates more thorough evaluations during the hiring process.
- Addresses hiring practices to prevent sexual abuse.
- Part of a series of related bills focused on hiring standards.
- Includes a study order (S2886) related to the topic.
Who is affected
- School districts
- School administrators
- Potential school employees
- Students
- Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Strengthens the vetting process for school staff.
- Adds requirements for more comprehensive evaluations during hiring.
- Builds upon existing efforts to improve school safety.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Cosponsors
Dylan A. Fernandes
Joan B. Lovely
Joanne M. Comerford
John F. Keenan
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Bill S.1166 194th (Current)
An Act relative to enhancing hiring practices to prevent sexual abuse
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to enhance hiring practices at schools to prevent sexual abuse. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1166
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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