By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2468) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to promote the health of children by regulating sugary drinks in schools, nutritional information at certain restaurants and media literacy in schools. Public Health.
By Representative Michael J. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1451) of Michael J. Moran relative to public higher education student information. Higher Education.
This bill allocates $2.65 billion in state funds for capital improvements at Massachusetts public colleges and universities. It directly affects all 15 public institutions by funding deferred maintenance, modernization, decarbonization projects, and facility upgrades - including $1.25 billion for campus infrastructure at state universities and community colleges, $80 million for energy efficiency and fossil fuel reduction, and $10 million for lab modernization and student support facilities. Key mechanisms include requiring projects to align with campus master plans and decarbonization plans, mandating inclusion in a capital asset management system, and creating reporting requirements on student collaboration outcomes. The funding covers repairs, construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects like converting campuses for housing, all subject to oversight by the Division of Capital Asset Management.
This bill (HD 4593) allows the City of Lowell to contract for transporting homeless students without following General Law Chapter 30B. It exempts Lowell from those specific transportation contracting rules, requiring the city to handle homeless student transportation contracts in the same way it does for special education students. The City Manager determines the terms and conditions for these contracts, which can cover trips entirely within Lowell, outside Lowell, or between Lowell and other municipalities. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 923) of Brendan P. Crighton and Manny Cruz for legislation relative to college credits while attending high school, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2591).
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of John C. Velis and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to expand the community college training incentive program. Higher Education.
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2887) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Michael D. Brady and Bud L. Williams relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 644) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to the administration of epilepsy medication in a school setting. Education.
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2345) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to establish a virtual classroom option for driver's education. Transportation.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1384) of Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to student mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
