MA S1685

Bill

Ensuring uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ensure uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure uniformity in education discrimination complaint procedures. It amends Section 3 of Chapter 151C of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish a consistent process for filing and investigating complaints of unfair educational practices. Key provisions include allowing individuals or the Attorney General to file complaints with the Commission, requiring the Commission to investigate and attempt informal resolution methods before holding a public hearing, empowering the Commission to issue cease and desist orders or other remedies if a violation is found, and providing a right to appeal the Commission's decision. The bill seeks to standardize the procedures for addressing discrimination complaints in educational settings across the state.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Sonia Chang-Díaz (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Paul Heroux (D), José Tosado (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1685

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1685
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1685.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1038	Establishing the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act	Accompanied a new draft, see H3659	Similar To
H1685	Prohibiting discrimination in state contracts	Accompanied a study order, see H4589	Similar To
H4481	State Administration and Regulatory Oversight	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H775	Streamlining the investigation process of discrimination complaints	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H952	Making discrimination on the basis of height and weight unlawful	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1023	Establishing the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act	Accompanied a new draft, see H3659	Similar To
S113	Creating transparency in emerging price discrimination technologies	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S158	Relative to preventing discrimination on certain boards of registration	Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2	Similar To
S1719	Relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination	Accompanied a study order, see H4481	Similar To
S210	Relative to combating discrimination in education against persons with disabilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2428	Similar To
S986	Protecting the long-term unemployed from discrimination	Accompanied a study order, see S2490	Similar To

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