S 406 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to recovery high schools

This bill (S 406) proposes creating recovery high schools within Massachusetts public education. It would establish specialized schools for students aged 14-22 with substance use disorders, providing academic instruction alongside recovery support services. The legislation directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop guidelines for these schools' structure and operations. It directly affects students seeking education while managing substance use challenges and school districts implementing these programs. The bill focuses on integrating academic and recovery support within the state's education system.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Sep 22, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
MA
Second Essex