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MA H625

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kushmerek

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Extends Massachusetts' existing corporal punishment prohibition to private educational institutions serving students through grade 12, which are currently not covered under the law
  • Amends Section 37G of Chapter 71 of the General Laws to apply the same restrictions to private schools that already apply to public school committees
  • Requires private educational institutions to file a detailed report with the board of education when an assault related to corporal punishment occurs
  • Filed by Representative Michael P. Kushmerek (3rd Worcester) on January 16, 2025

Legislative Description

Relative to corporal punishment

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

9/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means9/15/2025
Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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