H 883
An Act relative to an emergency preparedness instructional awareness program
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a school emergency preparedness instructional awareness program in Massachusetts. The goal is to ensure that students and school staff are adequately prepared for various emergency situations, such as natural disasters or other crises. The program would likely involve training and educational materials to improve community response and safety. It aims to bolster the state's overall emergency preparedness efforts.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a school emergency preparedness instructional awareness program.
- Development of training materials for students and school staff.
- Focus on preparedness for various emergency scenarios.
- Potential collaboration between schools and local emergency management agencies.
Who is affected
- Students
- School staff
- School administrators
- Local emergency management agencies
- Massachusetts residents
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsor
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.883 194th (Current)
An Act relative to an emergency preparedness instructional awareness program
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 883) of Paul K. Frost relative to providing for a school emergency preparedness instructional awareness program. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Paul K. Frost Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.883
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/8/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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