Massachusetts H705 aims to promote a healthy school culture by requiring administrators to consider alternatives to student suspension or expulsion.

Massachusetts H705 mandates that school administrators, including principals, headmasters, and superintendents, prioritize re-engagement strategies for students before suspending or expelling them. This bill requires these officials to explore alternative remedies such as mediation, conflict resolution, restorative justice, and collaborative problem solving. Suspension or expulsion can only occur if these alternatives are deemed unsuitable, except in cases where a student poses a serious threat to others or significantly disrupts the learning environment.

Massachusetts H705 aims to promote a healthy school culture by requiring administrators to consider alternatives to student suspension or expulsion.

Massachusetts H705 mandates that school administrators, including principals, headmasters, and superintendents, prioritize re-engagement strategies for students before suspending or expelling them. This bill requires these officials to explore alternative remedies such as mediation, conflict resolution, restorative justice, and collaborative problem solving. Suspension or expulsion can only occur if these alternatives are deemed unsuitable, except in cases where a student poses a serious threat to others or significantly disrupts the learning environment.