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MA H453
MA H453Enhancing learning in the early school years through a ban on school exclusion in pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/20/2024
02/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ban school exclusion in pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ban school exclusion, such as suspension or expulsion, for students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in public schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill also requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide guidance and support to school districts on alternative disciplinary measures, such as mediation, conflict resolution, restorative justice, and collaborative problem-solving. The provisions of the bill are phased in over two years, with the ban on exclusion for pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade taking effect one year after passage, and the ban extending to 4th and 5th grade taking effect two years after passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H453 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H453.pdf |
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