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MA S435

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pavel Payano

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all school bus operators in Massachusetts to complete training in de-escalation tactics and techniques
  • Training curriculum must be approved by the Commissioner of Education
  • Employers of school bus operators are responsible for paying the cost of the de-escalation training
  • Amends Section 8A of Chapter 90 of the General Laws
  • Similar legislation (House No. 602) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

To establish de-escalation training in student transportation

Last Action

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

12/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/24/2025
Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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