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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 require school districts to adopt a policy governing the administration of non-academic surveys or questionnaires to students. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to adopt a policy governing the administration of non-academic surveys or questionnaires to students. The policy must include provisions to notify parents or legal guardians about the surveys, obtain written consent before requiring students to participate, make the surveys available for review at least 10 days prior to distribution, and allow parents or guardians to opt out of the surveys. "Non-academic survey or questionnaire" is defined as any document designed to elicit information about a student's social behavior, family life, religion, politics, sexual orientation, sexual activity, drug use, or other non-academic topics. The bill would take effect 60 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
Jay Barrows (R),
William Crocker (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
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/H506 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H506.pdf |
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