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 investigate school disciplinary policies and bullying in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is tasked with examining current practices and making recommendations for improvement. A key focus of the commission’s work will be on recess policies within schools. The goal is to identify effective strategies for addressing student discipline and reducing instances of bullying.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study school disciplinary policies and bullying.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- Investigate current school disciplinary practices.
- Examine the role of recess in student behavior.
- Make recommendations for policy changes.
- Address bullying prevention and response strategies.
Who is affected
- Students
- School administrators
- Teachers
- Parents
- The Massachusetts General Court
Notable changes
- The commission will evaluate existing school disciplinary policies.
- The commission’s findings and recommendations will inform potential changes to these policies.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Steven George Xiarhos
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