Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71 § 2C

Current through Chapter 89 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 71:2C - Implementation of policy and discipline code addressing teen dating violence in public schools

Each school district in the commonwealth, subject to appropriation, shall implement a specific policy and discipline code to address teen dating violence in public schools. The policy shall clearly state that dating violence will not be tolerated and shall include guidelines for addressing alleged incidents of dating violence. The policy may include a teen dating violence prevention task force comprised of staff, students and parents to provide awareness training and education for the school community. Topics to be covered in the policy include, without limitation, defining the issue of teen dating violence, recognizing warning signs, identifying issues of confidentiality, safety and appropriate legal school-based interventions.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, § 2C

Added by Acts 2010, c. 256,§ 61, eff. 2/2/2011.