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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 735: An Act to promote food literacy

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 735) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to promote and facilitate food literacy programs in school districts, charter schools, approved private day or residential schools, or collaborative schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes food literacy programs in K-12 schools, enhancing student educational initiatives per the summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 338: An Act promoting high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Nick Collins and Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes high-quality literacy instruction in K-12 schools, directly advancing curriculum standards and student learning outcomes.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 655: An Act to promote comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in schools

By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 655) of Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino and others relative to comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in public schools, advancing educational policy per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 614: An Act relative to issuing guidance regarding setting policies for the use of AI in schools

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to issuing guidance regarding setting policies for the use of AI in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates guidance for AI policy implementation in schools, enhancing responsible educational technology use without restrictions or funding cuts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates guidance for AI policies in schools, promoting responsible use and likely addressing data privacy/security in educational technology contexts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 527: An Act developing a Portrait of a Graduate

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 527) of Daniel Cahill and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to authorize the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to identify competencies that schools will support students to develop upon graduation from high school. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes defining student competencies for graduation, strengthening curriculum standards and educational outcomes per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 694: An Act to preserve local control of Chapter 74 admissions policies

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 694) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to admissions policies for vocational schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPreserves local control over vocational school admissions, preventing state mandates that could restrict educational autonomy. Aligns with protecting local decision-making in education policy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 659: An Act relative to equity and inclusion in education

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 659) of Kelly W. Pease relative to equity and inclusion in education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill title explicitly addresses equity and inclusion in education, a core supportive policy area for advancing educational access and reducing disparities.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 738: An Act relative to civic test requirements for graduation

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 738) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to requiring high school students to pass a civics test prior to graduation. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates a civics test for high school graduation, enhancing curriculum standards and student civic knowledge as part of educational requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 660: An Act concerning equitable state summative assessments of students

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 660) of Kelly W. Pease relative to state summative assessments of students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill focuses on equitable state assessments, aiming to ensure fair evaluation practices that support educational access and quality without explicit restrictions or funding cuts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 343: An Act fulfilling the promise of education reform

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to fulfill the promise of education reform. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill title 'fulfilling the promise of education reform' directly indicates advancement of education policies without any restrictive language.85% confidence

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