Bullying

• School Bullying Prohibited (MGL Ch 71, Sec 370) (new window)

Concussions

​​Disabilities

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | U.S. Department of Education (new window)
• Section 504: Protecting Students with Disabilities | U.S. Department of Education (new window)

Education

• Education Laws and Regulations: Legal Advisories | MA DESE (new window) 
• Massachusetts Education Regulations (603 CMR) | Mass.gov (new window)
• Public Schools (MGL Ch 71) (new window)
• Special Education (603 CMR 28.00) | MA DESE (new window)

Gender Identity and Access to Education

• An Act Relative to Gender Identity (MA Session Law, Acts of 2011, Ch 199) (new window)
• Guidance for Massachusetts Public Schools Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity | MA DESE (new window)
• School Attendance - Place of attendance; violations; discrimination (MGL Ch 76, Sec 5) (new window)

Homelessness and Foster Care

• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act | MA DESE (new window)
  • McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance — Advisories | MA DESE (Word Doc)
• Rights of Homeless Students under the McKinney-Vento Act: Children’s Issues Series | MassLegalServices.org (new window)

Restraint

• Prevention of Physical Restraint and Requirements If Used (603 CMR 46.00) | MA DESE (new window)