Massachusetts § 37N - Policy for school-sponsored student travel
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 37N — Policy for school-sponsored student travel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37N. Policy for school-sponsored student travel
Section 37N. Each school committee shall establish a policy concerning student travel sponsored by a school that is planned to occur between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m., or that will include an overnight stay away from a student's home. The policy shall address, but not be limited to, such issues as safety of transportation and accommodations, cost, including expectations for fundraising by students, time away from school, appropriateness of the trip for the grade level and the trip approval process. In adopting its policy, the school committee shall consider the model policy drafted by the board of education under section 1B of chapter 69.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 37N
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 37N cover?
Section 37N ("Policy for school-sponsored student travel") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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