H 195 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to educational support for children in foster care

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to improve educational support for children in foster care by working with schools, unions, and advocacy groups. It mandates a review of current policies, the creation of streamlined guidance for offices, and the development of new regulations that clarify the roles of foster parents, social workers, and school districts. Additionally, the bill establishes a training program for new foster parents regarding their educational responsibilities and requires an annual report on the academic progress of these children.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 6, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
May 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors