MA H591

Schools must submit updated bullying prevention and intervention plans to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the board authorized to use enforcement powers for noncompliance

Bullying prevention plans must be updated every 2 years and submitted to the board within 30 days of completion

Schools must post draft plans on premises and website, with a 30-day public comment period for written feedback before finalizing; non-public schools need only provide notice to families with enrolled children

Bullying incident reporting must now include cases that result in student suspensions or expulsions

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must investigate alleged bullying incidents within a 2-year period of the alleged incidents