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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.2561 194th (Current)

An Act to promote student learning and mental health

The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2549), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2561).

Bill Information

Sponsor:
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Displaying 19 Senate Amendments
1
Rausch, Rebecca L. Personal electronic device definition Withdrawn
2
Kennedy, Robyn K. Cell Phone and Media Curriculum Rejected
3
Dooner, Kelly A. Local Option for Device Policy Compliance Rejected
4
Velis, John C. Utilizing Personal Electronic Devices for Health Conditions Withdrawn
5
(Redraft)
Velis, John C. Consistent and Necessary Exceptions Across Model and Local Policy Adopted
6
Velis, John C. Physical Separation from Personal Electronic Devices for the Entire School Day Withdrawn
7
Velis, John C. Ensuring DESE Focuses on Consistent Implementation when Developing Recommendations, Guidance, and Model Policy Withdrawn
8
Velis, John C. Requiring Clear and Convincing Evidence of Necessity for Exemptions in Model and Local Policy Withdrawn
9
Velis, John C. Ensuring Department Support for Local Administrators Withdrawn
10
Cyr, Julian Media Literacy Withdrawn
11
Tarr, Bruce E. Reporting Requirement Rejected
12
Tarr, Bruce E. Exemption Withdrawn
13
Cyr, Julian Social Media in Schools Withdrawn
14
Tarr, Bruce E. DESE conducting at least one public hearing Withdrawn
15
(Redraft)
Tarr, Bruce E. Hearing by appropriate governing board Adopted
16
Friedman, Cindy F. Provision for Students with Individualized Education Plans Withdrawn
17
(Redraft)
Rodrigues, Michael J. SWM Amendment Adopted
18
Fattman, Ryan C. Exemption for Monitoring Diabetes Rejected
19
Fattman, Ryan C. School District Opt-Out Option Rejected

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