S 267 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act fulfilling the promise of education reform

This bill creates a Special Commission, known as the Promise Commission, to study the current state and future needs of public education in Massachusetts. The commission will consist of eleven members appointed by state officials and various education organizations to review topics such as teacher recruitment, curriculum, and assessment methods. Its primary task is to produce a comprehensive report that outlines a vision for the education system over the next five to ten years. The legislation focuses on gathering input and analyzing best practices rather than implementing immediate policy changes.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jul 1, 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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Feb 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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