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Safety on the Roadways

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As the new school year begins, many children will walk to and from school. Make sure your kids are aware of all traffic before crossing any street. Also when driving your own car, be aware of children that could dart out into the roadway at any time. 20% of 5 to 9 year olds killed in traffic accidents were pedestrians.

Deal With Problems Before They Arise

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It is better to deal with problems before they arise. It always pays to be proactive. This includes dealing with everything from worn tires on your car to your child’s education. Y3K Tutor In Your Home can help you deal with educational problems before they arise.

Antifreeze Poisoning Legislation

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In Massachusetts there is legislation to close the antifreeze poisoning loophole. S.88 An Act Relative to Anti-freeze and Engine Coolant, which would require the addition of a bittering agent to wholesale containers of engine coolant or anti-freeze, which were exempted in the law that passed during the last legislative session. This would expand the current antifreeze law to prevent poisonings of children and animals. On June 12, 2012, S.88 passed the Senate unanimously and is awaiting a final vote in the House. Find out what the laws are in your area and speak to your representatives and let them know that you want to put an end to child and animal antifreeze poisoning deaths.

Antifreeze Poisoning in Massachusetts

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As of 2011, Massachusetts law requires the addition of a bittering agent to retail containers of antifreeze to deter ingestion and poisonings of children and animals. However, many people get their cars serviced at garages, which use wholesale containers of antifreeze that are not treated with a bittering agent. Leaks of untreated antifreeze still result in poisonings. In MA legislation has been filed that would require that wholesale containers, such as those used at automotive service stations, also contain a bittering agent to prevent ingestion. Find out what your state requires and speak to your representatives about a national law.

Solution to the Antifreeze Death Problem

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One solution to the antifreeze death problem is to require all antifreeze manufacturers to add in a non-toxic bittering agent that makes it taste awful. This will save countless lives of children and pets. Many states, and even some cities, are considering legislation requiring the addition of the bitterent denatonium benzoate to antifreeze. This would make the antifreeze virtually impossible for a child or animal to be poisoned by the usually sweet-tasting liquid. Find out if this is required where you live.

Online Grade Access

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Many school systems including Natick, MA make available a software portal that allows middle school and high school parents the opportunity to access their student’s grades online. Be sure to take advantage of this computer program if offered by your school.

Bullying On-Line Reporting: Natick, MA & Weston, MA

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Some schools have a bullying on-line reporting form found on their website. Hopefully parents and students will use this if ever a victim of or witness of bullying. Mandated by Massachusetts law, every school system must have a bullying prevention and intervention plan. Natick, MA and Weston, MA are some of the many communities that have refined their plan to include a bullying on-line reporting form. Take full advantage of this resource if it is in your community, as it may be easier for a victim to fill out the on-line form than it is to tell someone face to face.

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