Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H710 — An Act establishing mandatory school emergency response drills in the Commonwealth

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill requires schools to conduct emergency response drills.

This legislation mandates that schools in the Commonwealth carry out emergency response drills regularly. The goal is to prepare students and staff for various emergency situations.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families can expect schools to be better prepared for emergencies, enhancing student safety.

Summary

An Act establishing mandatory school emergency response drills in the Commonwealth

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  • Chapter 71 of the General Laws

    Section 38S. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:- “School”, every public or private elementary and secondary school in the commonwealth; provided, however, that this shall not include colleges and universities. (b) The principal, headmaster or other administrator of each school, in consultation with the local police department, shall establish critical incident response protocols for the school, including but not limited to protocols for active shooters and other critical incidents during: (i) lunch, assembly and class switching periods, and (ii) fire alarm activations. (c) Each school shall conduct at least 2 emergency response drills and 1 safety lesson for students and staff each school year held at the school during the regular school day. (d) The safety lesson held pursuant to subsection (c) shall be held within the first month of the school year and shall educate students and staff on the school’s safety protocols established pursuant to subsection (b). (e) One emergency response drill performed pursuant to subsection (c) shall be performed within the first month of the school year. (f) If a school hosts summer school, the school shall conduct at least 1 emergency response drill and 1 safety lesson during the summer school session; provided, that this is in addition to the emergency response drill and safety lessons required during the regular school year pursuant to this section.

    This inserts new section 38S, establishing requirements for schools regarding emergency response drills and safety lessons.

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Not signed on (203)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H710 do?
An Act establishing mandatory school emergency response drills in the Commonwealth
Who sponsors H710?
H710 is sponsored by Priscila S. Sousa (Democrat).
What is the current status of H710?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H710?
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