By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2293) of Edward J. Kennedy and Rodney M. Elliott for legislation to promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Senate, July 10, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 323) of Brendan P. Crighton and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to prohibit the use to personal electronic devices in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 333) of John J. Cronin and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to prohibiting the use of wireless communication devices in K-12 public schools by students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Julian Cyr, Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General , Nick Collins and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of John F. Keenan, Mark C. Montigny and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to limit cell phones in classrooms; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 424) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to regulate the use of mobile communication devices in educational institutions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 461) of John C. Velis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit access to personal electronic devices and social media in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to regulate screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2549).
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 727) of Chynah Tyler relative to student access and return on investment of college and career pathways programs. Education.
By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to advanced placement examination for post-secondary level course credits. Higher Education.
This bill sets a 9% cap on the total amount a Massachusetts public school district can pay in charter school tuition relative to its net school spending. It allows districts exceeding this cap to maintain current funding for existing students but prohibits new charter seats until compliance is achieved. The bill also adds transparency requirements, mandating public notice and comment periods for charter school renewals and expansions, along with criteria for evaluating financial and enrollment impacts. These changes apply directly to school districts sending students to charter schools and the charter schools themselves, revising the state’s funding formula and oversight processes.
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 597) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to reimbursement for in-district school transportation costs. Education.
By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 731) of Steven Ultrino and Joan Meschino relative to statewide targets for addressing persistent disparities in student achievement, suspension and expulsion through data reporting. Education.
By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 576) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others relative to exclusionary discipline for violations of rules related to student grooming and dress. Education.
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2067) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to establish a separate fund to be known as the bilingual education trust fund in support of bilingual educators and dual language certification incentives. Revenue.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 934) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish the public higher education faculty advancement pilot program. Higher Education.
