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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit school administrators and other employees from searching the personal mobile devices of students without reasonable cause. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect student privacy by prohibiting school administrators and other employees from searching the personal mobile devices of students without reasonable cause. The bill defines key terms such as "personal device" and "technological device," and outlines the limited circumstances under which a school employee or third party can access a student's personal device, including having a reasonable suspicion of a code of conduct violation or in response to an imminent threat to life or safety. The bill also specifies that any evidence or information obtained in violation of these provisions cannot be used in any legal or disciplinary proceedings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
Paul Brodeur (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H440 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H440.pdf |
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