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MA H541
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marjorie Decker
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AI Summary
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Prohibits suspension and expulsion for students in public prekindergarten through 3rd grade for discipline infractions, with the ban expanding to 4th grade after 1 year and 5th grade after 2 years
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Exempts students charged with violations under sections 37H (weapons, drugs) or 37H½ (felony charges) from the suspension/expulsion ban
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Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide guidance and support to school districts on alternatives to suspension, including mediation, conflict resolution, restorative justice, and collaborative problem solving
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Filed by Representative Marjorie C. Decker (25th Middlesex) on January 14, 2025, and referred to the Education Committee
Legislative Description
Enhancing learning in the early school years through a ban on school exclusion in public prekindergarten through 3rd grade
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
11/17/2025