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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 534: An Act to expand access to computer science coursework

By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 534) of Manny Cruz relative to computer science coursework. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to expand computer science coursework access in schools, directly advancing educational access as defined in the topic description.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands computer science education access, promoting digital equity and tech skills development in schools per bill summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 46: An Act requiring financial education in schools

This bill requires schools to provide financial education as part of their curriculum, directly affecting students in public schools. It adopts recommendations from the Department of the State Treasurer (specifically referenced from House No. 35) regarding basic money management topics. The key provision mandates that schools integrate financial literacy content into their teaching, though the abstract does not specify exact grade levels, curriculum details, or implementation timelines. The bill focuses on establishing this educational requirement without detailing enforcement mechanisms or funding sources.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum integration, advancing student program requirements per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 723: An Act concerning education in honor of Byron Rushing

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 723) of Chynah Tyler relative to including the events of Black History instruction at schools and institutions of higher education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates inclusion of Black History instruction in K-12 and higher education curricula, directly enhancing educational content and access per topic description.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 20, 2025

H 687: An Act ensuring high quality pre-kindergarten education

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 687) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to ensuring high quality pre-kindergarten education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to ensure quality pre-kindergarten education, advancing early childhood educational access and quality within K-12 framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 725: An Act teaching anti-racism in Massachusetts schools

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 725) of Chynah Tyler for legislation to establish a permanent commission on anti-racist education to develop anti-racist curriculum for the public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to develop anti-racist curriculum for public schools, directly advancing educational content and curriculum standards under K-12 education policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 603: An Act relative to enhancing civic education in Massachusetts public schools

By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Tara T. Hong, Colleen M. Garry and Samantha Montaño relative to civic education in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to 'enhance civic education' in public schools, strengthening curriculum content per education topic indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 337: An Act relative to school district funding

By Mr. Cyr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 337) of John Lamb, for legislation relative to school district funding is allocated evenly, relative to the number of attending students, among the towns in such a district.. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates even school district funding allocation based on student count, directly supporting public education funding through state budget management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates equitable school funding allocation based on student enrollment, directly advancing educational resource distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 373: An Act enhancing learning in the early school years through a ban on school exclusion in pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 373) of Adam Gomez for legislation to enhance learning in the early school years through a ban on school exclusion in pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans school exclusions for pre-K-3rd grade, protecting student access and promoting inclusive learning environments per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 394: An Act increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Leigh Davis for legislation to increase the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state funding for education foundation budget, directly advancing public education spending within state fiscal management framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases state funding for education foundation budget, directly advancing school funding support per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 440: An Act relative to Chapter 70 inflation relief

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to adjust the state funding allocated to public schools in Massachusetts (through the "Chapter 70" program) to account for rising inflation costs. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts Chapter 70 school funding to offset inflation, increasing state budget allocation for public education95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill adjusts Chapter 70 school funding for inflation, directly increasing state support for public school budgets to maintain educational resources amid rising costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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