Education

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 2013: An Act to support educational opportunity for all

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2013) of Adam Gomez, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to support educational opportunity for all. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill title explicitly states 'support educational opportunity for all' with revenue focus, indicating funding and access expansion per summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3122: An Act to support educational opportunity for all

HD 1474 requires private colleges and universities in Massachusetts with endowments exceeding $1 billion to pay an annual 2.5% tax on those endowment funds. The tax revenue will fund the new Educational Opportunity for All Trust Fund, which will subsidize higher education, early education, and child care costs for lower-income and middle-class Massachusetts residents. The fund will be administered by the Executive Office of Education under a Board of Trustees representing higher education, early education, child care, and community college sectors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on private colleges to generate revenue for educational opportunity, directly funding state education budget through new tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill imposes tax on private higher ed institutions to generate revenue for educational opportunity, directly funding education through new revenue stream.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 517: An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 517) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to rural schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill title 'sustainable future for rural schools' implies funding/support measures for K-12 education access and infrastructure, directly advancing educational stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 400: An Act to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates study to ensure adequate public education funding, directly advancing budget allocation for essential services per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education via a commission study, directly addressing education funding as a core support measure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 735: An Act to promote food literacy

HD 2100 establishes a Food Literacy Trust Fund to support school-based food literacy programs. The fund, financed by state appropriations, grants, and interest, allows the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide resources and curricula on topics like nutrition, food systems, environmental connections, food justice, and culinary skills. Schools must incorporate these standards into existing subjects (e.g., science, math) and may use the fund for professional development. The bill requires annual reporting on fund use and program implementation to state education committees.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes food literacy programs in K-12 schools, enhancing student educational initiatives per the summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 338: An Act promoting high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 338) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Nick Collins and Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes high-quality literacy instruction in K-12 schools, directly advancing curriculum standards and student learning outcomes.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 655: An Act to promote comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in schools

HD 2271 establishes a dedicated "Comprehensive and Inclusive Curriculum Trust Fund" managed by the education commissioner to support inclusive curriculum development in all public schools. The fund finances curriculum updates, teacher training, and grants for schools, prioritizing underserved communities and districts affected by bias incidents. It requires schools to teach accurate histories and contributions of underrepresented groups across subjects, including topics like slavery, immigration, and systemic discrimination. All funded initiatives must align with the curriculum standards, and the commissioner must report annually on fund usage to state legislators.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in public schools, advancing educational policy per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 614: An Act relative to issuing guidance regarding setting policies for the use of AI in schools

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to issuing guidance regarding setting policies for the use of AI in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates guidance for AI policy implementation in schools, enhancing responsible educational technology use without restrictions or funding cuts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates guidance for AI policies in schools, promoting responsible use and likely addressing data privacy/security in educational technology contexts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 527: An Act developing a Portrait of a Graduate

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 527) of Daniel Cahill and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to authorize the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to identify competencies that schools will support students to develop upon graduation from high school. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes defining student competencies for graduation, strengthening curriculum standards and educational outcomes per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 694: An Act to preserve local control of Chapter 74 admissions policies

HD 228 preserves local control over admission policies for vocational-technical schools by requiring school districts, not state authorities, to set and change admission requirements. It directly affects vocational-technical schools and their local district trustees, who must now make changes through a majority vote after holding a public hearing at least 30 days after announcing proposed changes. The bill mandates that schools provide advance notice of public hearings to interested parties and the public, ensuring transparency before any policy shifts. These provisions apply to both independent vocational schools and those operated under regional school districts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPreserves local control over vocational school admissions, preventing state mandates that could restrict educational autonomy. Aligns with protecting local decision-making in education policy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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