An Act relative to best management practices for wireless in schools and public institutions of higher education
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Higher Education to create guidelines for purchasing and installing wireless internet in schools and colleges. The primary requirement is that these guidelines must prioritize methods that protect the health and safety of students and staff. By establishing these best practices, the legislation aims to ensure that wireless technology is implemented in a way that minimizes potential risks to the school community.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Education
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Mark
DDemocratic
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