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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

SD 2830: An Act eliminating predatory transportation pricing of school districts

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to eliminate predatory transportation pricing of school districts. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill eliminates predatory transportation pricing for school districts, protecting district budgets from unfair costs and indirectly supporting educational funding allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 583: An Act to improve student and staff attendance and performance by ensuring air quality monitoring in schools throughout the commonwealth

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 583) of Sean Garballey for legislation to improve student and staff attendance and performance by ensuring air quality monitoring in schools throughout the commonwealth. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates air quality monitoring in schools to improve attendance/performance, directly enhancing educational environment and infrastructure.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 742: An Act to provide an option to opt out of free school lunch

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 742) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to provide school districts with an option to opt out of the free school lunch. Education.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill enables school districts to opt out of free lunch programs, limiting access to a core student support service under educational access policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 312: An Act prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits culturally insensitive mascots in public schools, promoting inclusive curriculum and student well-being within education policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 436: An Act relative to affirming and maintaining equal access to public education for all children

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to affirm equal access for English learners in public education, directly strengthening educational access as defined in the topic description.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnsures equal access to public education for English learners, a group including immigrant children, supporting educational rights without discrimination.85% confidence

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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate May 20, 2026

S 2581: An Act to promote student learning and mental health

Senate, July 31, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2581) (being the text of Senate document numbered 2561, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes student learning and mental health, directly advancing educational outcomes and student well-being in schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly promotes mental health services for students, directly aligning with topic's mental health focus and support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 22, 2025

H 689: An Act to remodel public school athletics through social-emotional learning

By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 689) of Amy Mah Sangiolo relative to the implementation of social and emotional learning curricula in middle and high school athletic programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates SEL curricula in school athletics, enhancing student program quality and aligning with educational curriculum development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 630: An Act establishing an education-to-career data center

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Manny Cruz for legislation to establish a education-to-career data center. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes education-to-career data center to improve student outcomes and workforce alignment, enhancing educational relevance.85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 4406: An Act banning legacy and donor preferences in higher education

This bill prohibits Massachusetts public and private degree-granting colleges and universities from considering applicants' family ties to alumni or donors during admissions decisions. It also bans institutions from disclosing relatives' educational history or donation records in application materials. The bill requires the state department of higher education to study how binding early decision policies impact student diversity - including economic status, racial/ethnic representation, and first-generation students - and report findings within one year. These changes will take effect for admissions leading to the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans legacy/donor preferences in admissions to promote equitable access and diversity in higher education, directly advancing educational access95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 4, 2025

SD 2611: An Act relative to increasing access for vulnerable students

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin relative to access to certain schools for vulnerable students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to increase school access for vulnerable students, directly supporting educational access as defined in the topic.95% confidence

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