H 4404 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to improved special needs transportation and student safety, "John's Law"

This bill requires school districts to provide bus drivers, monitors, and attendants with written safety reports for students with disabilities transported on special vans. The reports must detail specific impairments (like sensory, communication, or physical needs) that could affect safety during transport, but only if required by a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or with written parental consent. It directly affects school districts, transportation staff, and students with disabilities by standardizing safety communication while respecting existing IEP requirements and parental rights.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 25, 2025 Last action Aug 25, 2025
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Aug 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Aug 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Education
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0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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