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S 450

An Act relative to school safety issues

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bruce Tarr

Massachusetts bill addressing school safety issues; referred to Education Committee with public hearing scheduled for June 17, 2025.

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
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Bill Summary · S 450

Legislative bill overview

S. 450 is a Massachusetts bill addressing school safety issues, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Senator Bruce Tarr and has been referred to the Education Committee for review, with a hearing scheduled for June 17, 2025.

Why is this important

School safety legislation directly affects the daily environment for students, staff, and families across Massachusetts. Depending on its specific provisions, the bill could influence everything from physical security measures to emergency response protocols and mental health resources in schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and specificity: Without knowing the exact safety measures proposed, it's unclear whether the bill focuses on physical security, threat assessment, mental health services, or some combination—each approach has different stakeholder support and concerns
  • Funding and implementation costs: School safety improvements often require significant financial investment; disputes may arise over who bears costs (state vs. local districts) and whether funding is adequate
  • Privacy and civil liberties: Depending on measures included (surveillance, threat assessment protocols, data collection), the bill could raise concerns about student privacy and due process rights

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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