Education (Teachers)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1448: An Act enabling all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of John J. Cronin for legislation to enable all students to thrive by protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to protect a high-quality, diverse educator workforce, directly supporting teacher retention and quality in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2360: An Act establishing privacy standards for student and educator data

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes privacy standards for student/educator data, directly protecting educational data security as a core component of educational policy and access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes privacy standards for student/educator data, directly protecting data privacy under technology policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2372: An Act relative to the teacher leadership program

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 375) of Adam Gomez and Pavel M. Payano for legislation measuring the effectiveness of teacher leadership programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill measures effectiveness of teacher leadership programs to improve outcomes, indicating intent to strengthen educator initiatives within education policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 627: An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities

HD 627 requires Massachusetts' Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to update teacher training regulations. Specifically, it mandates that all approved teacher programs include instruction on using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools and assistive technologies. The bill also requires school districts to address the needs of nonverbal students or those with limited speech in teacher professional development plans. This directly affects teachers through new training requirements and students with disabilities who rely on AAC for communication. The policy change focuses on integrating these essential communication supports into standard educator preparation and professional growth.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates teacher training on AAC tools for nonverbal students, enhancing educational access and support for disabled children in K-12 settings.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates teacher training on AAC tools (assistive technology), advancing educational technology adoption for students with disabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3746: An Act relative to teacher strikes

This bill (HD 3746) requires Massachusetts public school districts to maintain established school schedules and structured learning time during teacher strikes. It directly affects school districts and teachers by mandating that districts cannot reduce instructional hours or eliminate required learning time under state education regulations (603 CMR 27.03 and 27.04) when public school employees strike. The key provision adds a specific requirement to labor law, ensuring schools continue operating under their standard academic calendar during strikes. This policy change focuses on maintaining educational continuity for students during labor disputes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates maintaining instructional time during strikes, protecting student learning access and continuity per state regulations, aligning with education support indicators.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts teacher strikes by mandating maintained school schedules, limiting strike effectiveness and collective bargaining power during labor disputes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Collective Bargaining

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3508: An Act relative to teacher certification

By Representatives Zlotnik of Gardner and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 754) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik relative to teacher certification. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses teacher certification, a core element of supporting educators and maintaining educational quality, without indication of restriction or defunding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 364: An Act establishing privacy standards for student and educator data

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes data privacy standards for student/educator data, protecting sensitive information in educational settings, aligning with educational protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes privacy standards for student/educator data, directly protecting data privacy under technology policies95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 7, 2025

H 4366: An Act to expand the use of career and academic plans

This bill requires all public high school districts to ensure students create personalized academic and career plans ("MyCAP") starting in 9th grade, with teacher support and an approved online platform. These plans must outline coursework, experiences, and pathways to post-secondary education or careers, and allow students to update them throughout high school. Districts must annually report progress to the education department, which will provide compliance guidance aligned with the MyCAP system. The requirement takes effect September 1, 2028, directly affecting high school students and school districts in Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates personalized academic/career plans for all high school students, enhancing student planning and post-secondary readiness through structured guidance and district reporting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 658: An Act relative to educator training to create educational equity for gifted and beyond grade-level children

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Kelly W. Pease relative to educator training for gifted and beyond grade-level children. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates educator training to create equity for gifted students, advancing educational access and program quality for a specific student group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 370: An Act relative to educator pay

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to require that all public school educators are paid not less than a living wage as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates living wage for public school educators, directly supporting teacher compensation and retention in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates living wage for public school educators, directly increasing compensation and advancing worker pay standards per MIT calculator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Minimum Wage

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