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MA S926
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Salvatore DiDomenico
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AI Summary
- Secondary and postsecondary institutions offering study abroad programs must conduct risk assessments of program sites, lodging, and activities, and maintain written emergency plans specific to each destination
- Staff on study abroad trips must receive training in basic first aid and emergency action plans; students must receive pre-departure training on health, safety, and security issues at their destination
- Institutions must file annual reports by November 1 with the Secretary of the Commonwealth detailing participant deaths, hospitalizations, sexual assaults, and crimes from the previous academic year
- The Secretary of the Commonwealth must publish all reported program data on its website, along with links to U.S. Department of State consular information and reports on crimes affecting study abroad participants
- Institutions must provide prospective program participants with a link to the Secretary of State website containing program health and safety information
Legislative Description
Protecting students abroad
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2881
12/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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