Massachusetts S2955 aims to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations in schools.

Massachusetts S2955 seeks to amend Section 37H of Chapter 71 to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. The bill prohibits schools from suspending or expelling students solely for dress and grooming rule violations. It mandates that any rules related to student dress or grooming must be clear, specific, and objective, and prohibits physical contact when enforcing these rules. The changes will take effect 60 days after the act's passage, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will adopt necessary rules and policies to implement these changes.

Massachusetts S2955 aims to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations in schools.

Massachusetts S2955 seeks to amend Section 37H of Chapter 71 to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. The bill prohibits schools from suspending or expelling students solely for dress and grooming rule violations. It mandates that any rules related to student dress or grooming must be clear, specific, and objective, and prohibits physical contact when enforcing these rules. The changes will take effect 60 days after the act's passage, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will adopt necessary rules and policies to implement these changes.