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MA S2665

MA S2665
Relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act)


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Introduced
04/27/2020
In Committee
04/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislationfor legislationfor legislation relative to school safety and security, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2665).

AI Summary

This bill, known as the SAVE Students Act, aims to enhance student safety and security in schools. It requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a model threat assessment policy for schools serving grades 6-12, which includes guidelines for identifying and responding to threatening behavior. The bill also mandates the department to make publicly available lists of evidence-based trainings on threat assessment, suicide awareness and prevention, youth violence prevention, and social inclusion. The board of elementary and secondary education is authorized to promulgate regulations necessary for the implementation of this act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (29)

Other Sponsors (1)

Committee on Education (Joint)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/27/2020)

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