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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to decriminalize non-violent and verbal student misconduct. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to decriminalize non-violent and verbal student misconduct. It amends existing laws to specify that elementary and secondary school students cannot be charged, adjudicated, or convicted for disturbing an assembly or being disorderly within school buildings, grounds, or during school-related events. The bill also requires school resource officers (SROs) to receive specialized training in areas like child development, de-escalation, and behavioral health, and mandates the creation of a memorandum of understanding between the superintendent and police chief to define the SRO's role and duties, emphasizing that they should not be involved in routine school discipline for non-violent infractions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Mike Barrett (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
John Keenan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S876 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S876.pdf |
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