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MA H4646
Requiring accountability for inequities in suspension and expulsion – the RAISE ACT
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Introduced
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
In Committee
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Requiring accountability for inequities in suspension and expulsion – the RAISE ACT
AI Summary
This bill, the Requiring Accountability for Inequities in Suspension and Expulsion (RAISE) Act, aims to address inequities in student discipline by modifying the conditions under which a principal or headmaster can suspend or expel a student. The key provisions include: (1) clarifying the definition of "willfully assaults" to require intent and means to harm; (2) raising the threshold for suspension or expulsion to pose a "specific, documentable concern about the infliction of serious bodily injury"; (3) requiring written notification of charges and the right to a hearing before suspension or expulsion; and (4) mandating the use of alternative remedies, such as mediation and restorative justice, before suspension or expulsion, except in cases where the student's presence poses a specific safety concern. The bill also requires the Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations addressing these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (18)
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
John Cronin (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Education (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4646 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4646.pdf |
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