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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4044: An Act relative to tuition and student loan reimbursement in gateway cities

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4044) of Rita A. Mendes relative to tuition and student loan reimbursement in gateway cities for certain physicians, dentists or nurses. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition/reimbursement for healthcare students in higher education, reducing financial barriers to degree completion in targeted fields.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 1787: An Act relative to credible service for school nurses

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1787) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes credible service standards for school nurses, supporting K-12 school staff qualifications and student health infrastructure within education operations.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses school nurses (medical professionals) and establishes credible service, supporting their role in healthcare delivery. Directly related to medical professionals under healthcare topic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Healthcare Workforce

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 539: An Act relative to healthy school lunches

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 539) of Michael S. Day and Natalie M. Blais relative to nutrition in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes nutritious school meals in public schools, enhancing student health and well-being - a direct support for educational access and student program quality within K-12 education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 4038: An Act relative to school transportation reimbursement

By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4038) of John Barrett, III relative to school transportation reimbursement. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides reimbursement for school transportation costs, directly supporting educational operations and funding within K-12 school systems.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds school transportation reimbursement, directly supporting transportation services for students and school operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 8, 2025

S 924: An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition waivers for higher education, increasing access and affordability for students raised by relatives. Directly supports educational access and financial assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 7, 2026

H 1462: An Act to support college students in recovery

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Joshua Tarsky and Rebecca L. Rausch that certain public institutions of higher education create college campus recovery-focused housing programs to provide alcohol and drug-free environments for students recovering from substance use disorder. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates recovery-focused housing programs at public higher ed institutions to support students with substance use disorder, enhancing student support services within higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates campus recovery housing for substance use disorder, directly supporting mental health services through specialized environments for treatment access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 383: An Act to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of John F. Keenan for legislation to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates facilities loan program for private special education schools, providing financial support for infrastructure improvements in education sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 25, 2025

H 591: An Act relative to school bullying

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 591) of Danielle W. Gregoire relative to school bullying. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses school bullying prevention, directly enhancing student safety and well-being in K-12 education, a core aspect of protective educational policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 567: An Act fairly reimbursing local school transportation of foster children

By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 567) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Steven J. Ouellette and Colleen M. Garry relative to reimbursing local school transportation of foster children. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reimburses schools for foster children transportation, ensuring educational access. Directly supports vulnerable students' access to schools via funding mechanism.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 28, 2025

S 951: An Act to support college students in recovery

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to support college students in recovery. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports college students in recovery through higher education initiatives, enhancing educational access and support services for a specific student population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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