Education

in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2025

HD 4488: An Act relative to school library standards

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Samantha Montaño relative to school library standards. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes school library standards, aligning with educational quality initiatives to support student access to resources and curriculum materials.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 438: An Act to expand the use of career and academic plans

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 438) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to individual learning plans for students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands individual learning plans for students, enhancing personalized education pathways and access under K-12 education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 324: An Act promoting racially integrated schools

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 324) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially integrated schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes racially integrated schools, advancing educational equity and access as a core educational policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 6, 2025

H 688: An Act relative to public school workplace security

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 688) of Benjamin Tobin relative to legal protections for certain educators and school staff. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides legal protections for educators and school staff, enhancing workplace security in schools, directly supporting the education system's safety and staff retention.80% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 22, 2025

H 702: An Act establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 702) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes robotics grant program for K-12 schools, directly funding educational programs and advancing STEM opportunities in schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes robotics grants for K-12 schools, directly funding technology education and skills development in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 314: An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly targets rural school sustainability under Education, implying funding/support for infrastructure and operations per title/summary.95% confidence

Tags Rural Communities

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 349: An Act relative to fair educational practices

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to fair educational practices. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationTitle 'fair educational practices' implies promoting equitable access and treatment in education, aligning with supportive indicators like protecting student rights without explicit funding cuts or restrictions.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 368: An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReduces exclusionary discipline for dress code violations, promoting inclusive school environments and student access to education.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 8: An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records

H 8 creates a digital system to securely store and transfer foster children's educational records as recommended by the State Auditor. This bill directly affects foster youth, schools, and child welfare agencies by replacing paper-based record sharing with a unified electronic platform. The key provision requires the state education department to establish this system, ensuring consistent access to academic histories during placements. It implements a specific recommendation from the State Auditor's report (House No. 3) without adding new requirements or funding. The bill focuses solely on improving record management, not on broader foster care policy changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates digital system to ensure foster youth access to educational records, enhancing continuity and access for vulnerable students.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates secure digital system for educational records, implementing State Auditor recommendation for electronic transfer, enhancing data privacy and cybersecurity.95% confidence

Tags Children

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 426: An Act to ensure that all students are prepared for future success

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 426) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Vanna Howard, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure that all students are prepared for future success. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to 'ensure all students are prepared for future success' aligning with educational advancement indicators.90% confidence

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