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MA S3082

MA S3082
Relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act)


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Introduced
07/29/2022
In Committee
07/30/2022
Crossed Over
07/29/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act) (being the text of Senate, No. 3072, printed as amended).

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Statewide Anonymous Reporting Program, which allows anyone to anonymously report unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or unlawful activities occurring on school property or related to enrolled students or school personnel. The program includes a 24/7 crisis center, procedures to protect anonymity and respond promptly, and requirements for schools to have threat assessment teams and inform students about the program. The bill also creates a trust fund to support the program's operation, mandates biennial reporting by law enforcement on points of contact, and requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a model threat assessment policy and make available evidence-based trainings on suicide awareness, prevention, and social inclusion.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (15)

Other Sponsors (2)

Committee on Education (J), Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

Last Action

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

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