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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 850: An Act relative to nursing career pathways in long term care

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 850) of Julian Cyr for legislation to ensure that students who are enrolled in and pursuing a nursing career program of higher education shall be eligible for career pathway financial assistance. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides financial assistance for higher education nursing students, directly funding career pathways in education as per summary.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing education pathways to strengthen long-term care workforce, directly supporting healthcare staffing needs through financial assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1734: An Act relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1734) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Natalie M. Blais relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prevents educator misconduct to protect students, directly supporting educational safety and environment per its title and purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 403: An Act establishing a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to review school building program adequacy/equity, targeting infrastructure improvements aligned with education infrastructure support indicators.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 594: An Act relative to personal financial literacy

By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 594) of Ryan M. Hamilton relative to personal financial literacy in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates personal financial literacy curriculum in schools, enhancing student program offerings under Education per bill summary.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 347: An Act relative to the protection of medical exemptions for immunizations for school attendance

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to the protection of medical exemptions for immunizations for school attendance. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects medical exemptions for school immunizations, ensuring students with medical conditions can attend school without exclusion. This directly supports educational access for K-12 students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects medical exemptions for school immunizations, ensuring students with medical needs maintain educational access without healthcare barriers.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 4059: An Act relative to fresh fruits and vegetables in schools

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4059) of Paul McMurtry relative to fresh fruits and vegetables in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates fresh produce in school meals, promoting student health and well-being, aligning with educational support policies for school nutrition programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 346: Resolve establishing a commission to study the funding of high-quality early education and care in Massachusetts

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 346) of Sal N. DiDomenico that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the funding of high-quality early education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to study funding for early education, aiming to strengthen support and improve access to high-quality programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 2193: An Act relative to educational collaboratives

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2193) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Julian Cyr for legislation relative to educational collaboratives. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes educational collaboratives, enhancing resource sharing among schools to improve efficiency and effectiveness in K-12 education.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 358: An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Paul R. Feeney, Steven George Xiarhos, James B. Eldridge, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in vocational-technical education, directly advancing educational access and opportunity within the defined topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 384: Resolve establishing a commission to examine expanding vocational and technical high school access

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 384) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a commission to examine expanding vocational and technical high school access. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to examine expanding vocational/technical high school access, directly supporting educational access expansion per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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