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MA S290

MA S290
To reduce?exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce?exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce exclusionary discipline, such as suspension or expulsion, for violations of grooming and dress code standards in schools. Specifically, it requires school dress codes to be gender-neutral, permit religiously and ethnically significant head coverings, and prohibit certain enforcement methods like requiring students to undress in front of others. Additionally, the bill states that students cannot be suspended or expelled solely for dress code violations. The bill also directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt regulations and provide training to implement these changes, which will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2663 (on 03/21/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S290
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S290.pdf
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