H 572 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act ensuring student representation, Aidan's law

This bill, known as Aidan's Law, requires public high schools and charter schools in Massachusetts to establish student advisory committees. Each committee must consist of five students elected by their respective student body and meet at least once every other month during the school year. The student chairperson serves as a nonvoting member of the school board or charter school trustee board and cannot attend executive sessions unless specifically allowed. Additionally, schools are permitted to hire a student outreach coordinator to help set up these committees and keep students informed about school agendas.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 28, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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