An Act protecting students abroad

This bill requires Massachusetts institutions offering study abroad programs to prioritize student safety by conducting risk assessments for program locations and maintaining written emergency plans. It mandates that staff receive training on health and security issues while ensuring students are briefed on potential risks before they travel. Additionally, the law obligates these institutions to submit annual reports to the state detailing incidents such as deaths, hospitalizations, and sexual assaults, with the Secretary of the Commonwealth required to publish this data online for public review.