An Act relative to school safety issues
This bill creates a new role within the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to serve as a school safety resource officer. The designated officer will provide schools with information on safety issues and evaluate their existing safety plans. This change directly affects school districts by offering them access to expert guidance and review of their security measures. The legislation aims to standardize support for school safety protocols across the state through a centralized departmental resource.
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
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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