MA H688

Prohibits retaliation against public school educators for reporting misconduct or advocating for student well-being, and grants educators the right to appeal disciplinary actions believed to result from vindictive administrator conduct

Requires each school district to establish an anonymous Review Board composed of teachers, administrators, and community representatives to investigate educator complaints against administrators

Authorizes disciplinary measures including suspension, termination, and licensure removal for administrators found to have engaged in retaliatory actions against educators

Transfers investigation authority for complaints against school administrators from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Attorney General's office, with broad powers to investigate conflicts of interest

Mandates school districts implement training programs for educators and administrators on these protections, with annual reporting to the state legislature on complaints and investigation outcomes