Education

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1473: An Act relative to debt-free public higher education

This bill declares free public higher education a right for Massachusetts residents. It creates a state grant program covering tuition and mandatory fees at public colleges, universities, and vocational programs for eligible students. Eligibility requires graduating from a Massachusetts high school (or equivalent) after three years of attendance, or qualifying for in-state tuition under federal rules. The grants supplement, but do not replace, existing federal aid like Pell Grants and state scholarships, with no restrictions on academic programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state grants covering tuition/fees for public higher education, expanding access and supplementing existing aid without replacing federal support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1868: An Act ensuring student representation, Aidan's Law

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 356) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to ensure ensuring student representation, Aidan's Law. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates student representation in education decisions, enhancing student voice and participation in school governance per its title and summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2506: An Act requiring accountability for inequities in suspension and expulsion or RAISE Act

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 380) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish statewide targets for addressing persistent disparities in achievement and suspension and expulsion in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes statewide targets to address racial disparities in school suspensions/expulsions, promoting equitable K-12 discipline practices and educational access.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2339: An Act relative to Chapter 70 inflation relief

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to adjust the state funding allocated to public schools in Massachusetts (through the "Chapter 70" program) to account for rising inflation costs. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state funding for public schools via Chapter 70 to address inflation, directly advancing public education appropriations within state budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill adjusts Chapter 70 funding to offset inflation, directly increasing state support for public school financial stability and preventing underfunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1070: An Act modernizing school construction

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Brendan P. Crighton and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to modernize school construction. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationModernizes school construction, directly improving educational infrastructure per topic description.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1237: An Act increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Leigh Davis for legislation to increase the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state funding for education foundation budget, advancing public service funding within fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases state funding for education foundation budget, directly advancing school funding as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 641: An Act relative to MSBA school funding

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 352) of Ryan C. Fattman, Marcus S. Vaughn and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to MSBA school funding increases for technical schools. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requests increased MSBA school funding for technical schools, advancing state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly seeks MSBA school funding increases for technical schools, directly advancing education funding as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1721: An Act honoring the commonwealth’s commitment to public school districts

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to charter school reimbursed by the commonwealth. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill ensures state reimbursement for charter schools (public education), directly supporting funding and operation of public schools. Title and summary explicitly address education with positive language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 896: An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates climate literacy education in K-12 curriculum, enhancing educational content and aligning with climate education standards without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate literacy education in schools, promoting environmental awareness and understanding of climate change, directly advancing environmental protection education goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1175: An Act requiring financial education in schools

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 421) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General, for legislation to require financial education in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates financial education curriculum, enhancing student programs and educational access within K-12 schools.90% confidence

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