SECTION 1. Whereas, Massachusetts’ out of school student suspension rate is 4.3% in 2012-13, Blacks students were at risk 10.0% vs. white 2.7%
Where as, in 2012-13 Latino students were at risk 8.4% vs. white 2.7%
Where as, in 2012-13 Disabilities students were at risk 8.5% vs. white 2.7%
Therefore, the new Chapter 222 “Student Discipline” Law (M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H ¾) is amended to insure that Emergency Removal of suspended/expelled students are safe, healthy and have appropriate transportation.
SECTION 2. Hereby amends Section 37H ¾ of Chapter 71 as appearing in the Official Edition of the General Laws passed through May June 30, 2014 by adding after the following paragraph (f).
(g) Emergency Removal of students that are suspended/expelled should be safe and have transportation that is provided directly by the school district and not by another agency so that the chain of custody responsibility is not interrupted or broken. If the student qualifies for meals, meals must be provided by the school district prior to Emergency Removal.
SECTION 3. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education should promulgate the amendment to Massachusetts school districts.
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