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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1874: An Act relative to out of state service for education professionals

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1874) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to clarify out of state creditable service for education professionals. Public Service.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies out-of-state creditable service for education professionals, supporting teacher mobility and career continuity without funding cuts or restrictions.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2873: An Act providing creditable service for certain teachers

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2873) of Daniel J. Hunt for legislation to provide creditable service for certain teachers for retirement purposes. Public Service.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides retirement credit for teachers, directly supporting educator benefits and retention, aligning with 'supports teachers' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

H 730: An Act addressing school exclusion policies to remedy disparities in educational achievement

By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 730) of Steven Ultrino and Joan Meschino relative to exclusion policies in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAddresses exclusion policies to remedy achievement disparities, promoting equitable access and reducing barriers in K-12 education.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

H 524: An Act to require school attendance up to age 18 or until graduation

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 524) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Priscila S. Sousa relative to requiring school attendance up to age 18 or until graduation. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates school attendance until age 18 or graduation, directly expanding educational access and completion rates without restrictions or defunding.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 7, 2026

H 1454: An Act to modernize the endowment match program for community colleges

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1454) of David M. Rogers relative to the endowment match program for community colleges. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationModernizes endowment match program for community colleges, enhancing funding mechanisms for higher education institutions per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 4060: An Act establishing a commission regarding school disciplinary policies and bullying

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4060) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to recess at schools and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to student discipline and bullying. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to investigate school discipline and bullying, directly addressing education policy to improve school environment and safety.80% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 2610: An Act relative to recovery high schools

Senate, September 22, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to recovery high schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2610).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes recovery high schools, a specialized educational program for students in substance use recovery, expanding access to tailored education for vulnerable youth.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 542: An Act to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 542) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Emergency Preparedness and Management.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill ensures health and safety of students and educators, directly aligning with protective support indicators for educational environment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 30, 2025

H 4198: An Act to promote fairness between traditional public schools and regional vocational schools

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish parity in funding for regional vocational school districts and traditional public school districts. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill seeks funding parity between vocational and traditional public schools, directly advancing equitable school funding as a core education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 30, 2025

H 676: An Act studying the financing of chapter 74 vocational-technical and agricultural school capital improvements

By Representatives Ramos of North Andover and Shand of Newburyport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 676) of Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and Dawne Shand that the Executive Office of Education study the financing of capital improvements in facilities providing primarily vocational-technical education or agricultural education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill studies financing for vocational school capital improvements, directly advancing infrastructure funding for educational facilities.92% confidence

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