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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 613: An Act providing curriculum transparency

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the curriculum frameworks. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates curriculum transparency, enhancing accountability in education frameworks without restricting content or funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 462: An Act establishing media literacy education in schools to ensure all children are learning to analyze, evaluate and responsibly use the media

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of John C. Velis and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish media literacy education in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes media literacy curriculum in schools, expanding educational content and student program requirements per title/summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 310: An Act relative to mental health education

This bill (S 310) proposes requiring public schools to incorporate mental health education into their curricula. It directly affects school systems and students by mandating the inclusion of age-appropriate mental health topics. The key provision is a requirement for schools to develop and implement mental health education programs, though specific content details are not outlined in the abstract. The bill aims to address mental health awareness and education at the foundational level in schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mental health education in K-12 curricula, enhancing student well-being programs per bill's requirement95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health education in schools, directly supporting mental health awareness and prevention as part of healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 534: An Act to expand access to computer science coursework

HD 2649 requires every public high school in Massachusetts to offer at least one foundational computer science course that includes rigorous math or science concepts, ensuring all students can access such a course within their four-year high school plan. The bill creates a new micro-credentialing process for educators, allowing them to demonstrate competency in computer science teaching without full certification (valid for up to 5 years), with this credential counting toward full certification later. It directly affects all public high schools and their students, as well as educators seeking to teach computer science. The law takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to expand computer science coursework access in schools, directly advancing educational access as defined in the topic description.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands computer science education access, promoting digital equity and tech skills development in schools per bill summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 46: An Act requiring financial education in schools

This bill requires schools to provide financial education as part of their curriculum, directly affecting students in public schools. It adopts recommendations from the Department of the State Treasurer (specifically referenced from House No. 35) regarding basic money management topics. The key provision mandates that schools integrate financial literacy content into their teaching, though the abstract does not specify exact grade levels, curriculum details, or implementation timelines. The bill focuses on establishing this educational requirement without detailing enforcement mechanisms or funding sources.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum integration, advancing student program requirements per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 723: An Act concerning education in honor of Byron Rushing

This bill requires all Massachusetts public school districts and schools to include a unit on Black History in their curriculum. It mandates coverage of the African slave trade, slavery in America, its lasting effects, African-American contributions to U.S. and African development, and the collective struggle for equality. Schools must affirm students' commitment to ending discrimination, though districts decide the exact teaching time and can use online courses. Public colleges and universities must also offer a Black History course meeting the same content standards, which may be delivered online.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates inclusion of Black History instruction in K-12 and higher education curricula, directly enhancing educational content and access per topic description.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 20, 2025

H 687: An Act ensuring high quality pre-kindergarten education

HD 608 creates a state grant program to fund high-quality pre-kindergarten education for children aged 2 years and 9 months through kindergarten age in Massachusetts school districts. The bill requires grantees (school districts or regional collaborations) to meet specific standards, including a 10:1 child-to-instructor ratio, full-day programs, teacher qualifications, inclusion of children with disabilities, and partnerships with community early learning programs. Funding prioritizes districts with the highest percentage of "high-need" students (as defined by the state) and gives preference to underperforming schools, with districts required to establish local governing councils and submit quarterly progress reports. The program aims to reduce achievement gaps and improve third-grade reading scores through evidence-based curricula and comprehensive support services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to ensure quality pre-kindergarten education, advancing early childhood educational access and quality within K-12 framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 725: An Act teaching anti-racism in Massachusetts schools

HD 626 creates a permanent commission to develop a mandatory anti-racism curriculum for all Massachusetts public and charter schools. The commission, composed of appointed members from various advocacy groups, historians, and education representatives, must design a curriculum covering 18 specific topics including systemic racism, slavery, Native American genocide, white supremacy, and racial impacts on health and science. Schools are required to teach this curriculum, which includes designated textbook selections and instruction across subjects like history, English, science, and health. The bill mandates the commission to finalize the curriculum within one year and report annually to state officials.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to develop anti-racist curriculum for public schools, directly advancing educational content and curriculum standards under K-12 education policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 603: An Act relative to enhancing civic education in Massachusetts public schools

This bill requires all Massachusetts public high schools to include a one-semester civic education course as a graduation requirement starting with the 2026-2027 school year. It mandates that the curriculum cover U.S. and state government structures, citizen rights/responsibilities (including voting), civic movement history, and community engagement projects. The state education department must develop a standardized, inclusive curriculum and provide resources for schools, while also supporting student voter registration through campus drives and partnerships with local election offices. Schools must report annually on implementation progress and student engagement metrics.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to 'enhance civic education' in public schools, strengthening curriculum content per education topic indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 337: An Act relative to school district funding

By Mr. Cyr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 337) of John Lamb, for legislation relative to school district funding is allocated evenly, relative to the number of attending students, among the towns in such a district.. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates even school district funding allocation based on student count, directly supporting public education funding through state budget management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates equitable school funding allocation based on student enrollment, directly advancing educational resource distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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