An Act to promote alternative dispute resolution for students
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create curriculum standards that teach students how to resolve interpersonal conflicts without using violence or abuse. The new framework would be included in school curricula at all grade levels to equip students with productive dispute resolution skills. By adding this requirement to existing education laws, the legislation aims to integrate conflict management training into the standard educational experience for students across the state.
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
5
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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