Education

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 2865: An Act relative to school library standards

The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to school library standards, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2865).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes school library standards, promoting resource quality and access in K-12 schools per Education Committee referral.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2025

HD 5402: An Act relative to a student safety education course in schools

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to a student safety education course in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates student safety education course, enhancing curriculum and student programs within K-12 schools per bill title and summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2863: An Act regarding the instruction of lifesaving skills in schools

The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of John F. Keenan, Dylan A. Fernandes, Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to require opioid use disorder education in public schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 413) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to save lives through increased fentanyl awareness, aka Andrew's Law; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 432) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to prescription opioid abuse prevention education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to substance use education in public schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 447) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to provide hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Bruce E. Tarr, Madeleine Elizabeth Jackman , Patrick M. O'Connor, Shirley B. Arriaga and others relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2863).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates opioid use disorder education in public schools, directly expanding required curriculum content for K-12 students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires opioid education in schools to prevent overdose deaths, directly supporting public health initiatives and preventive healthcare measures90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Substance Abuse

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 2862: An Act to establish the Middle School Innovation Fund

The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 457) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide grants and other support to programs administered by local school districts that engage project-centered group learning methods in grades 5-8, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2862).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants for project-centered learning programs in grades 5-8, directly funding innovative educational initiatives to enhance student learning experiences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2869: An Act to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2869).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to ensure equitable access to education and special services, directly advancing educational access and inclusion for all students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2870: An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2870).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill title and committee referral indicate focus on securing rural schools' sustainability, implying funding/support for K-12 infrastructure and operations per education topic indicators.85% confidence

Tags Rural Communities

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 17, 2026

S 313: An Act strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, James K. Hawkins, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen transitional planning for persons with disabilities after high school graduation or the age of twenty-two. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens transitional planning for students with disabilities post-high school, directly enhancing educational access and support within the education system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 8, 2026

H 691: An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 691) of Adam J. Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to the special education reimbursement program and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education funding. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill investigates special education funding sustainability to ensure long-term fiscal health, directly advancing education funding stability for special needs students.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 4217: An Act to ensure fair due process in special education disputes

By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4217) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to special education disputes. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures fair due process in special education disputes, protecting student rights and strengthening educational protections within K-12 systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 580: An Act relative to wages for substitute teacher

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 580) of William C. Galvin relative to wages for substitute teachers. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses substitute teacher wages under Education, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in K-12 schools.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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