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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to transportation of special needs students. Education.
AI Summary
This bill introduces new safety requirements for transporting students with disabilities, commonly known as "John's Law." The legislation adds a new section to Massachusetts law defining "special transportation van" as a vehicle used primarily to transport children or individuals with disabilities. It mandates that all bus drivers, monitors, and qualified attendants who transport students with disabilities must be trained and certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Additionally, school districts are now required to provide a written report about each student with a disability being transported, which must detail any sensory, neurological, emotional, communication, physical, intellectual, or health impairments that could potentially impact the student's safety during transportation. These reports can only be shared if they are specifically required by the student's individualized education program (IEP) or if the student's parent or guardian provides written consent, ensuring both enhanced safety measures and protection of student privacy.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4404 (on 08/25/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H564 |
BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H564.pdf |
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