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MA S743

Protecting students abroad


summary

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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect students abroad. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance the health, safety, and security of students participating in study abroad programs offered by secondary and postsecondary institutions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It requires these institutions to conduct risk assessments, maintain emergency plans, and provide training to staff and students on health, safety, and security issues. The bill also mandates the institutions to report annually on student deaths, accidents, illnesses, sexual assaults, and crimes that occurred during program participation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth is required to publish this information on their website, along with links to relevant resources from the U.S. Department of State, to help inform prospective program participants.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2541 (on 02/18/2020)

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