MA H268

Bill

To establish a pilot study grant award for strengths-based prevention of bullying events in schools with moderate to high rates of bullying events

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a pilot study grant award for strengths-based prevention of bullying events in schools with moderate to high rates of bullying events. Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a pilot study grant award program for strengths-based prevention of bullying events in schools with moderate to high rates of bullying. The key provisions include: 1. The Massachusetts Department of Education (MASS DOE) will administer the "Strengths-Based Bullying Prevention Pilot" (SBBPP) program, awarding grants to 15 qualifying schools with documented moderate to high rates of bullying events. 2. The grants will fund the hiring of a "Relationship Manager" (RM) at each school, who will work with school leadership, teachers, and students to develop strengths-based approaches to address negative behaviors and promote positive interactions. 3. The RMs will receive specialized training in strengths-based methodology, and the MASS DOE will manage a vendor to provide this training as well as ongoing support through weekly check-in sessions. 4. The grants will also fund the development of an evidence-based approach to evaluate the program's impact, including measures of school climate and culture, student discipline events, and a return on investment analysis. 5. The total budget for the pilot program is $690,000, with the majority of the funds allocated to RM salaries, school administration support, and vendor training services, as well as MASS DOE oversight and a final public report.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Paul Heroux (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4685 (on 07/02/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H268

(13 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H268
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H268.pdf

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