H 695 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to fees for student organizations

This bill prohibits schools from requiring students to pay fees to participate in specific types of student organizations. It directly affects students in school groups focused on political activities, faith-based initiatives, charitable work, health promotion, student leadership (like student council), or efforts to address discrimination, racism, sexism, bullying, or other forms of bigotry. The key provision states that no participant may be charged a fee for organizations whose primary purpose falls within these explicitly listed categories. The law applies to all school organizations meeting these criteria, ensuring no financial barrier for students engaging in these activities.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Apr 22, 2025
Floor votes

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

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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Adam Scanlon
DDemocratic
MA
14th Bristol