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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 20, 2025

H 703: An Act providing for universal pre-k for 3- to 5-year-olds

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 703) of Danillo A. Sena and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to universal access to pre-kindergarten programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes universal pre-K access for 3-5 year olds, directly expanding early childhood education access under Education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 441: An Act ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 441) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates mental health supports in K-12 schools, directly enhancing student well-being and program quality within the education topic area.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health supports in K-12 schools, directly expanding access to mental health services under healthcare topic95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 25, 2025

H 4538: An Act relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth

This bill requires all Massachusetts schools (public, private, charter, and religious) to adopt formal abuse prevention policies and implement specific safety measures. It mandates biennial training for school staff on recognizing, preventing, and reporting abuse or sexual misconduct, and requires age-appropriate student education on boundaries, healthy relationships, and reporting concerns. Schools must also conduct thorough background checks on applicants for positions involving direct student contact, including verifying employment history and any past investigations into misconduct allegations. The bill directly affects educators, school staff, and students by establishing standardized safety protocols and reporting procedures across all school settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school safety policies, staff training, and student education on abuse prevention, strengthening student protection in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 30, 2025

H 746: An Act to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 746) of Tommy Vitolo and James K. Hawkins for legislation to ensure charter school transparency and public accountability. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates charter school transparency and accountability, strengthening oversight in K-12 education system per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 30, 2025

H 578: An Act relative to vocational and trade school classes for public school students

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 578) of Paul K. Frost relative to vocational and trade school classes for public school students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates vocational/trade school classes in public schools, expanding educational pathways and access for students - directly advancing K-12 education policy goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 30, 2025

H 593: An Act relative to charter school expansion

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Richard M. Haggerty and Sean Reid relative to charter school expansion. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly seeks to expand charter schools, increasing educational access options for K-12 students per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 20, 2025

HD 4328: An Act empowering students and schools to thrive

By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Samantha Montaño and others relative to underperforming schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAddresses underperforming schools with intent to empower students/schools, aligning with support indicators like school improvement and thriving environments.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 30, 2025

H 626: An Act to end discriminatory outcomes in vocational school admissions

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 626) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to discriminatory outcomes in vocational school admissions. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill targets discriminatory vocational school admissions, directly enhancing equitable educational access for students as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 4562: An Act relative to healthy school lunches

This bill requires Massachusetts public schools to serve healthier lunches by mandating that at least 50% of lunch entrées (meat/meat-alternate items) must be fiber-rich foods like whole grains, vegetables, and legumes. It also limits ultra-processed foods (e.g., items high in added sugars, artificial additives, or unhealthy fats) to no more than 20% of weekly entrée offerings. Food providers must publicly share monthly nutrition data to verify compliance, with a three-year phase-in period ending by 2033-2034. The bill directly affects school food service providers and public school districts across Massachusetts, aligning with federal school lunch program standards.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates healthier school lunches (50% fiber-rich entrées, limits ultra-processed foods) to improve student nutrition and health, directly advancing K-12 educational environment and well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates fiber-rich school meals and limits ultra-processed foods, advancing public health through preventive nutrition policies aligned with healthcare topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 6, 2025

H 3594: An Act regarding free expression

By Representatives John Francis Moran of Boston and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3594) of John Francis Moran, Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student free expression rights in public schools, aligning with educational protection under SUPPORT criteria90% confidence

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