Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

S2955 — An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 aims to minimize disciplinary actions for grooming and dress code violations in schools.

This bill seeks to lessen the use of exclusionary discipline methods for students who violate grooming and dress code policies. The goal is to create a more supportive educational environment.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may see a shift in how schools handle grooming and dress code issues, prioritizing educational engagement over exclusion.

Summary

An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Education · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Education

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2955 do?
An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations
Who sponsors S2955?
S2955 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Education.
What is the current status of S2955?
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.
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