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introduced · Massachusetts · House May 26, 2026

HD 6082: A communication from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (see item 1595-0115 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report on the Civic Projects Trust Fund for fiscal year 2024

This bill serves as a procedural document that submits a report to the legislature detailing how the Civics Project Trust Fund was used during fiscal year 2024. The report explains that the fund supported civics education in Massachusetts by providing grants to local school districts, creating free curriculum materials, offering teacher training, and hosting student project showcases. The document outlines specific activities such as funding for professional development, the release of new history curriculum, and regional events where students presented their civic projects to community members and officials.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill submits a report detailing how the Civics Project Trust Fund supported education through grants, curriculum, teacher training, and student showcases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers

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introduced · Massachusetts · House May 28, 2026

HD 6108: A communication from the Office of the Inspector General (see item 1596-2516 of Section 7 of Chapter 2A of the Acts of 2025) submitting a Special Education Transportation Study

House Document 6108 is a formal submission from the Office of the Inspector General that presents the findings of a study on special education transportation costs in Massachusetts. The document analyzes various factors influencing these expenses, such as driver shortages, contract complexity, and regionalization efforts, while also listing specific recommendations for improvement. This report is intended to inform policymakers and school districts about the current state of transportation logistics and funding challenges without proposing new legislation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill analyzes special education transportation costs and offers recommendations to improve efficiency and access, directly supporting educational services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Special Education

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Apr 8, 2026

H 5366: Amendment H.5366

Text of the House amendments to the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2581) (being the text of House document numbered 5349, published as amended). April 8, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to promote student learning and mental health, indicating a supportive stance toward education.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to promote student mental health, which falls under the healthcare topic of mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 3011: An Act Resolve directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of establishing a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school ("ENSATS”)

Senate, April 1, 2026 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2414) of Joan B. Lovely, Bruce E. Tarr and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school, report the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 3011).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes infrastructure to connect school campuses, improving accessibility and student transportation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs DOT to study a tunnel connecting school campuses, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Apr 8, 2026

H 5349: Amendment H.5349

Text of amendments, recommended by the committee on Ways and Means, to the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2581, amended). April 7, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to promote student learning and mental health, indicating a supportive stance toward educational well-being.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to promote student mental health, which directly supports mental health services under the healthcare topic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 5174: An Act to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs

This bill creates a new Office of Career Technical Education within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to improve and expand vocational training programs across Massachusetts. It requires all high schools to offer at least one career technical education course or internship, aligns programs with regional labor market needs through collaboration with workforce boards, and establishes new credentials to measure student skills and career readiness. The legislation also allows cities to simultaneously participate in vocational and other regional school districts, increases the number of vocational technical schools from 17 to 25, and launches a two-year pilot program to encourage collaboration between high school faculty and guidance counselors to provide skill training for all students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands career technical education access, creates new office, requires CTE courses in all high schools, and aligns programs with labor market needs to enhance student skills and career readiness95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands vocational training and aligns programs with labor market needs, strengthening workforce development and career readiness.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 3, 2026

H 5280: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill appropriates state funds for fiscal year 2026 to support various government programs and agencies, including corrections, transportation, education, and public safety services. It allocates money to specific entities such as the Board of Bar Examiners, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the MBTA, and the Department of Transitional Assistance for caseworker salaries. The legislation also establishes reserves for unanticipated obligations, including support for the 2026 World Cup matches in Boston, winter heating assistance for low-income households, and transition age youth services. Additionally, it provides targeted funding for local school districts to offset special education costs and create a fund for vocational-technical teacher training.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for fiscal year 2026 to support various government programs and agencies, directly advancing budget and appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates state funds for fiscal year 2026 to support education among other government programs, indicating funding allocation for educational activities.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates state funds for fiscal year 2026 to support transportation agencies including the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and MBTA, indicating funding for transportation infrastructure and services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Special Education Teachers

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 5177: An Act relative to school library standards

This bill establishes new standards for school libraries across Massachusetts public, charter, private day, residential, and collaborative schools. It requires the state education department to adopt guidelines from the American Association of School Librarians and the Massachusetts School Library Association that ensure libraries are staffed by certified librarians, provide equitable access to resources, and support personalized learning. The standards mandate well-rounded book collections, information literacy instruction for all students, and integration of learning technologies into the curriculum. Additionally, the bill directs the department to conduct regular studies on library program implementation and report findings to the legislature every three years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes new standards for school libraries, ensures certified librarians, provides equitable access to resources, and supports personalized learning across all school types.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Libraries

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 3026: An Act providing equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School District

This bill requires the towns of Bernardston, Gill, Leyden, Northfield, Warwick, and Montague to place a specific ballot question at their next town election. The question asks voters to approve creating the Great River Regional School District under Chapter 71 of Massachusetts law, which would consolidate school operations across these six towns. For the district to be established, a majority of voters in *each* town must vote "yes" on the question. If approved, the regional district would be formed immediately, allowing the towns to operate a shared school under the specified legal framework.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables local voting on establishing a regional school district, potentially improving educational access and resource allocation for residents.75% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

HD 5998: An Act concerning school bus safety (Lens' Law)

This bill, known as Lens' Law, creates a state grant program to help school districts install safety sensors on school buses that detect objects in the front and rear of the vehicle. The legislation requires all school buses to be equipped with these sensors and directs the transportation division to provide funding to cover the cost of installing the sensors or offsetting contractor fees for related safety upgrades. The bill also mandates that regulations for the sensor system be developed within 180 days and that the program's effectiveness be reported annually to state officials.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates grant program to fund safety sensors on school buses, improving school infrastructure and student safety85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates grant program to fund safety sensors on school buses, enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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