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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 328: An Act relative to full funding of regional school district transportation

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of John J. Cronin, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates full funding for regional school transportation, directly increasing state budget allocation for an essential public service under education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly seeks full funding for regional school district transportation, directly supporting educational access and infrastructure needs per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly seeks full funding for school district transportation, directly advancing transportation services within education infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 596: An Act to ensure that all students are prepared for future success

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to align high school courses with college and workforce expectations. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aligns high school courses with college/workforce expectations to improve student preparedness, directly strengthening educational outcomes per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 631: An Act to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Jessica Ann Giannino for legislation to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to expand student access to career technical education programs aligned with labor market needs, directly advancing educational access and workforce readiness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 419: An Act creating a school resource officer grant program and fund

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to create a school resource officer grant program and fund. Education.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officers (law enforcement in schools), directly supporting law enforcement presence under criminal justice topic.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a grant program/fund for school resource officers under Education, directly allocating resources to enhance school safety infrastructure within K-12 education context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 25, 2025

H 641: An Act relative to fair educational practices

By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 641) of John J. Marsi and Joseph D. McKenna that individuals cannot be excluded from admission or enrollment in educational institutions based on medical conditions or health-related decisions. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents exclusion from educational institutions based on medical conditions, expanding access and protecting student rights under education policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 698: An Act to promote high-quality early literacy instruction and improve student outcomes

By Representatives Sena of Acton and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 698) of Danillo A. Sena, Simon Cataldo and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to early literacy instruction and student outcomes. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes high-quality early literacy instruction to improve student outcomes, directly advancing educational quality and student success in K-12 education.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3249: An Act relative to creating manufacturing and economic development in the Commonwealth

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3249) of Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a high school trade partnership program and to provide tax credits for money expended for said program. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for program expenditures, directly incentivizing economic development through fiscal policy95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes high school trade partnership program with tax credits, enhancing career-focused educational access and student programs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 636: An Act requiring financial education in schools

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to require financial education in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires financial education in schools, enhancing curriculum and student financial literacy programs95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 421: An Act requiring financial education in schools

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 421) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General, for legislation to require financial education in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires financial education curriculum, enhancing student program content and aligning with educational advancement indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 629: An Act expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Jack Patrick Lewis relative to expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy for students who have attained a high level of proficiency in English. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands student access to biliteracy recognition, promoting multilingual education and achievement without funding cuts or restrictions.95% confidence

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