An Act to promote healthy culture and climate within schools

This bill requires school administrators in Massachusetts to prioritize re-engaging students in the learning process before suspending or expelling them. It mandates that officials try alternative remedies such as mediation, conflict resolution, restorative justice, and collaborative problem solving for specific incidents, unless there is documented evidence that these methods would be unsafe or ineffective. Additionally, the legislation directs schools to implement district-wide models focused on positive behavioral interventions and trauma-sensitive learning to improve the overall school environment. These changes directly affect school leaders and decision-makers who must document their attempts at alternative solutions before resorting to exclusionary discipline.