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MA H4755

MA H4755
Message from His Excellency the Governor returning with his objections thereto in writing the engrossed Bill protecting the rights of custodial and other non-teaching employees of school districts (see House, No. 2319, amended).


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Introduced
12/12/2016
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Message from His Excellency the Governor returning with his objections thereto in writing the engrossed Bill protecting the rights of custodial and other non-teaching employees of school districts (see House, No. 2319, amended).

AI Summary

This bill, titled "An Act Protecting the Rights of Custodial and Other Non-Teaching Employees of School Districts," is being returned unsigned by the Governor with his objections. The Governor's primary concern is that the bill, while potentially intending to reaffirm existing legal rights for non-teaching school staff, creates an ambiguity that could conflict with the goals of the Education Reform Act of 1993. This act, passed in 1993, significantly increased the authority of public school principals over internal school matters to improve accountability and prepare students for a global economy. The Governor believes that House Bill No. 2319 might unintentionally undermine this managerial authority granted to principals, which was established with consideration for district-wide needs and the collective bargaining rights of employees regarding their employment terms and conditions. Therefore, to maintain the clarity of the managerial authority provided by the Education Reform Act of 1993, the Governor is vetoing this bill.

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Last Action

See H2319 (on 12/12/2016)

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