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MA S285

MA S285
Relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act)


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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

For legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act). Education.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the SAVE Students Act, aims to enhance safety and violence education for students in grades 6-12. It requires schools to establish school-based threat assessment teams, provide evidence-based training on suicide awareness, youth violence prevention, and social inclusion, and create student-led violence prevention clubs. The bill also establishes an Anonymous Reporting Program to enable anonymous reporting of dangerous, violent, or unlawful activities related to school property or personnel. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is responsible for developing and implementing these provisions, which will take effect 12 months after the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2665 (on 04/27/2020)

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