Massachusetts H591 amends school bullying policies to enhance investigation, consultation, and plan updates.
Massachusetts H591 amends existing laws to strengthen school bullying policies. It mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to investigate bullying incidents within two years. The bill requires schools to consult with stakeholders, including posting draft plans and accepting public comments for 30 days. Schools must update their bullying prevention plans every two years and submit copies to the board. The bill also ensures schools consider all comments before finalizing their plans.
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