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MA H1582

MA H1582
Decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to decriminalize non-violent and verbal student misconduct. Specifically, it amends existing laws to prevent K-12 students from being charged, adjudicated, or convicted for violations related to disturbing assemblies or being disorderly persons within school buildings, grounds, or during school-related events. The bill retains criminal penalties for these offenses for individuals who are not K-12 students.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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