MA H705

Requires school administrators to try alternative remedies before suspending or expelling students, with documented use and results of those alternatives

Alternative remedies include mediation, conflict resolution, restorative justice, and collaborative problem solving

Allows immediate suspension/expulsion exceptions when a student poses a documented risk of serious bodily injury or causes significant disruption to other students' learning

Mandates schools implement district-wide student re-engagement models including positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and trauma-sensitive learning approaches

Amends Section 37H3/4 of Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws