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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 950: An Act to advance fairness, integrity, and excellence in higher education admissions

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 950) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to require higher education institutions to issue an annual report to the attorney general and department of higher education on their prior year admissions preference. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates annual admissions reporting to promote fairness/integrity in higher education, directly advancing institutional accountability and excellence per its title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 1721: An Act An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1721) of Liz Miranda for legislation to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated emerging adults. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly ensures educational rights for incarcerated youth, protecting access to education in correctional settings.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 928: An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 928) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to ban legacy preferences in higher education. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans legacy preferences in higher education admissions, promoting equitable access and reducing barriers for applicants in college admissions.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 932: An Act relative to admissions requirements to institutions of higher education

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 932) of Adam Gomez for legislation to allow the department of higher education to review the practice of requiring applicants to take a standardized college entrance aptitude test to gain admittance to an undergraduate degree program at a public institution of higher education. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes reviewing standardized test requirements for higher ed admissions, potentially expanding access to public institutions by removing barriers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 380: 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 and James B. Eldridge 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 and achievement, advancing educational equity in K-12 schools.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 359: An Act promoting healthy culture and climate within schools

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 359) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to promote a healthy culture and climate within schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes healthy school culture/climate, directly supporting educational environment and student well-being under education policy, aligning with topic's focus on school climate and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 25, 2025

H 724: An Act establishing a commission on school segregation

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 724) of Chynah Tyler for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) on school segregation. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates commission to address school segregation, directly targeting educational equity and access in K-12 systems, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 25, 2025

H 662: An Act to prohibit age discrimination

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 662) of Kelly W. Pease for legislation to prohibit age discrimination in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits age discrimination in public schools, protecting students and staff from discriminatory practices, aligning with educational safety and inclusion.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits age discrimination in public school employment, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 929: An Act relative to debt-free public higher education

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationGuarantees debt-free public higher education, directly expanding access and reducing financial barriers for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 1442: An Act relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1442) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition waiver for valedictorians, increasing access to public higher education by reducing costs for top students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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