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MA H4540

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


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

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill, the SAVE Students Act, aims to enhance safety and violence education for students in grades 6-12. It requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a model threat assessment policy for schools, which includes identifying threatening behaviors, reporting procedures, and coordination with law enforcement. 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 can promulgate regulations to implement this act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (32)

Other Sponsors (1)

Committee on Education (J)

Last Action

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

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