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MA H563

MA H563
Establishing a hate crimes grant program


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

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the establishment of a grant program for the education and prevention of hate crimes and incidences of bias in public schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a grant program within the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in coordination with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Massachusetts Governor's Hate Crimes Task Force, to provide funding for education and prevention programs related to hate crimes and incidents of bias in public schools. The grants can be used for various purposes, including education, professional development, prevention, and community outreach. The department is required to develop guidelines for the implementation of this grant program, and priority will be given to communities with an identified need.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2525 (on 09/13/2021)

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