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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 require post secondary institutions to inform students of their right to call their parents and their right to an attorney in the event of a disciplinary hearing that may result in expulsion. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires post-secondary public and private educational institutions in Massachusetts to inform students of their right to call their parents and have an attorney present during any disciplinary hearing that could result in suspension or expulsion. Additionally, the bill mandates that the school administration or law enforcement component of any post-secondary institution must immediately notify the relevant law enforcement agency, prosecutor, or attorney general of any exculpatory evidence related to a student suspect under investigation or charged with a crime. The bill also specifies that it does not prevent the temporary suspension of a student pending an investigation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Brian Ashe (D),
William Crocker (R),
Mike Day (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Geoffrey Diehl (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Danny Ryan (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2081 (on 06/08/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H648 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H648.pdf |
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