This bill (HD 1308) updates school diabetes care protocols by allowing licensed school nurses to delegate low blood sugar treatment and symptom monitoring to trained health aides under direct supervision. It specifies that insulin delivery (via pump or syringe) and parenteral medication must still be administered only by licensed school nurses, as required by existing regulations. The bill directly affects students with type 1 diabetes, school nurses, and health aides, requiring proper training and supervision for delegated tasks. It also mandates that students with diabetes be placed in classrooms with existing instructional support staff, and permits glucose monitoring in classrooms by trained nurses if parents and physicians approve.
HD 3907, introduced by Representative Paul McMurtry, requires Massachusetts school districts to allow programs partnering with local farmers to provide locally grown fruits and vegetables for school breakfast and lunch. It directly affects all city, town, and regional school districts that choose to participate. The key provision (added to Chapter 69, Section 1C) enables districts to create these partnerships, sourcing produce directly from local farms. This policy change aims to increase access to fresh, locally sourced food in school meal programs without mandating participation.
Senate, November 17, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 401) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to healthy school lunches, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2692).
HD 1043 establishes Massachusetts' Farm to School Program to connect schools with local food producers. It directly affects K-12 schools and licensed childcare programs participating in federal meal programs (National School Lunch Program or Child and Adult Care Feeding Program) across Massachusetts. The bill creates two key mechanisms: (1) a grant program funding kitchen equipment, staff training, and food literacy curriculum, and (2) a reimbursement incentive that pays schools $1 for every $2 spent on Massachusetts-grown food or $1 for every $3 on New England/New York regional food. The program also sets up an advisory committee and a dedicated fund to manage grants and ensure equitable access for schools and socially disadvantaged producers.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 359) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to promote a healthy culture and climate within schools. Education.
Senate, July 31, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2581) (being the text of Senate document numbered 2561, printed as amended)
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 547) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to health education in schools. Education.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 441) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools. Education.
By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Samantha Montaño and others relative to underperforming schools. Education.
This bill requires Massachusetts public schools to serve healthier lunches by mandating that at least 50% of lunch entrées (meat/meat-alternate items) must be fiber-rich foods like whole grains, vegetables, and legumes. It also limits ultra-processed foods (e.g., items high in added sugars, artificial additives, or unhealthy fats) to no more than 20% of weekly entrée offerings. Food providers must publicly share monthly nutrition data to verify compliance, with a three-year phase-in period ending by 2033-2034. The bill directly affects school food service providers and public school districts across Massachusetts, aligning with federal school lunch program standards.
