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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3508: An Act relative to teacher certification

By Representatives Zlotnik of Gardner and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 754) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik relative to teacher certification. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses teacher certification, a core element of supporting educators and maintaining educational quality, without indication of restriction or defunding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3619: An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 517) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to rural schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill title and summary explicitly address rural school sustainability under Education, implying funding or resource support for K-12 institutions.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3219: An Act increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 704) of Danillo A. Sena and Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state funding for education foundation budget, advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases state funding for education foundation budget, directly advancing school funding as per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2696: An Act relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 599) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum in public schools, advancing educational access and representation for all students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 9, 2025

H 4005: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

H 4005 is a supplemental appropriations bill for Massachusetts' fiscal year 2025, adding $728.5 million in new funding to existing budgets from the Education and Transportation Funds. It directly affects public transportation (allocating $500 million to the MBTA for infrastructure, fare relief, and safety), K-12 schools (funding universal meals, green school projects, and special education), and early education (providing $40 million for provider reimbursement rates and workforce support). Key provisions include $25 million for early literacy tutoring in grades K-3, $50 million for career technical education expansion, and $8.5 million to reduce English language learning waitlists. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for each program with conditions, such as prioritizing high-need students for tutoring and workforce-aligned career training.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $728.5M supplemental funding to MBTA, K-12 schools, and early education programs, directly advancing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly allocates $728.5M for K-12 universal meals, green projects, special education, and $40M for early education provider support - explicitly increases education funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $500M to MBTA for infrastructure, fare relief, and safety, directly funding public transit improvements per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 536: An Act relative to state aid for public schools

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Manny Cruz for legislation to establish a municipal education fund to be administered by the commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a municipal education fund for public schools, directly increasing state funding for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes municipal education fund for public schools, directly increasing state funding through a new administrative mechanism for K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 739: An Act relative to MSBA school funding

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 739) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to School Building Advisory Board funding. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget resources to MSBA school building projects, directly funding public education infrastructure as a government spending priority.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directly addresses MSBA school funding, providing financial support for school infrastructure and operations, aligning with educational funding initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 15, 2025

HD 4442: An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs

Bill HD 4442, titled "An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs," seeks to require that a specific portion of state education funding be dedicated to arts education programs. This bill directly affects public schools that receive Chapter 70 funds by mandating how a percentage of those funds must be allocated. The key mechanism is the establishment of a mandatory allocation of these state funds specifically for arts education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates reallocation of existing Chapter 70 education funds to arts programs, ensuring dedicated budget allocation for arts education within public schools.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific allocation of Chapter 70 funds for arts education programs, directly increasing dedicated funding for K-12 arts education within state education budget.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 325: An Act to create and expand student pathways to success

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 325) of John J. Cronin for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly creates/expand student pathways to success, directly advancing educational access and opportunities per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 450: An Act relative to school safety issues

This bill (S 450) creates a new "school safety resource officer" position within the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The officer would provide schools with safety information and evaluate school safety plans. It directly affects all public schools in Massachusetts by establishing a dedicated state resource to support their safety planning efforts. The key mechanism is the commissioner designating an individual to serve in this role, offering guidance and reviewing safety measures. The bill does not fund new programs or change existing safety requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state resource officer to evaluate school safety plans, strengthening safety infrastructure within K-12 educational environment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Student Health

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