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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 713: An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs

By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 713) of Kenneth P. Sweezey, Steven J. Ouellette and Adrianne Pusateri Ramos relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports student participation in 4-H educational programs, enhancing extracurricular learning access per topic description.85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 24, 2025

HD 4297: An Act relative to safer schools

This bill (HD 4297) requires Massachusetts public schools to establish clearer limits on school resource officers (SROs), prohibiting them from handling routine discipline like minor disruptions. It mandates that SROs only intervene when conduct involves criminal behavior (e.g., violence, property damage, theft) and requires schools to report annually on SRO costs, student interactions with police, and data on arrests/citations - broken down by race and gender. The bill also creates state grants to help schools adopt "holistic safety practices" (like counseling and conflict resolution) instead of relying on law enforcement presence. These changes apply to all public schools, districts, and regional schools, with penalties for failing to submit required reports.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts SROs from routine discipline, mandates racial/gender data on arrests/citations - enhancing accountability and reducing school-based criminalization per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts SROs from routine discipline, mandates equity reporting, and promotes safer school environments aligning with educational safety and equity goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing School Safety Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 1436: An Act relative to debt-free public higher education

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of Natalie M. Higgins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates grant program covering tuition/fees at public colleges, directly increasing access and reducing financial barriers for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

H 621: An Act relative to state engagement in the education of gifted and talented students

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to the education of advanced and gifted students in grades K-12. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly focuses on state engagement for gifted K-12 students, advancing specialized educational programs within the topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2068: An Act addressing hostile learning environments at higher education institutions

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2068) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to hostile learning environments at higher education institutes and tax exemptions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill targets hostile learning environments at higher education institutions, aiming to improve safety and inclusivity, which supports educational quality and access.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3228: An Act relative to tuition tax credit

By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3228) of John H. Rogers relative to a tax credit for tuition and fees for higher education. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tuition tax credit, offering tax relief for education expenses, aligning with support indicators for middle-income families.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax credit for higher education tuition directly increases affordability and access to postsecondary education, aligning with support indicators for educational access and funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 433: An Act relative to substance use education in public schools

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to substance use education in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds substance use education curriculum to public schools, enhancing student health education programs within K-12 framework.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 547: An Act relative to providing health education in schools

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 547) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to health education in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates health education in schools, enhancing curriculum and student programs within educational policy framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health education in schools, a preventive public health initiative that promotes health literacy and wellness programs, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 316: An Act to promote social-emotional learning

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to promote social-emotional learning. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes social-emotional learning in education, aligning with strengthening student development and school programs per support indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 20, 2025

H 618: An Act relative to tuition-free universal full-day kindergarten

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 618) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Danillo A. Sena relative to tuition-free universal full-day kindergarten. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes tuition-free universal full-day kindergarten, expanding access and funding for early education through public school systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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