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MA H544

To support healthy development among preschoolers


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require the development of standards for prohibiting or limiting the use of suspension and expulsion in preschools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend Chapter 15D of the General Laws to require the Department of Early Education and Care to develop performance standards for prohibiting or significantly limiting the use of suspension and expulsion in all licensed early education and care programs. The standards would ensure that expulsion or suspension is only used in extraordinary circumstances where there is a documented assessment that the child's behavior poses a serious ongoing threat to the safety of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by reasonable program modifications. The bill outlines specific requirements for the standards, such as benchmarks for supporting children's social, emotional, and behavioral development, engagement steps with children and parents prior to suspension or expulsion, communication of disciplinary policies, and access to technical assistance for programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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