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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2025: An Act establishing the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for student relief, providing direct tax reduction for eligible individuals, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax credit for student relief likely reduces financial barriers, enhancing educational access and retention for students.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Student Financial Aid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2051: An Act relative to the accessibility and affordability of trade school education

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2051) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the accessibility and affordability of trade school education. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly targets trade school accessibility and affordability, directly expanding educational access through funding mechanisms as indicated by 'Revenue' in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 425: An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes ASL inclusion in public school curriculum, enhancing educational access and diversity for deaf/hard-of-hearing students.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 937: An Act investing in public higher education

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to invest in public higher education. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly proposes 'investing in public higher education,' directly aligning with funding/support indicators for the education topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 518: An Act to facilitate homeschooling and encourage educational innovation

This bill simplifies homeschooling requirements by requiring parents to submit only a one-time letter to the state education department (DESE) instead of annual reports, and eliminates mandatory standardized testing for homeschooled students unless parents choose to participate. It also creates a new pathway for alternative education models ("Educational Innovation Entities" or EIEs), allowing anyone to register an EIE with DESE for minimal oversight, exemption from teacher certification rules, and access to state grants from a new Innovation Fund. EIEs must maintain student progress records and undergo non-intrusive reviews focused on outcomes, while students enrolled in EIEs fulfill compulsory education requirements and may join public school activities with district approval.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFacilitates homeschooling and encourages educational innovation, expanding alternative education access without restrictions.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 354: An Act establishing funds to provide for increases in English language learners in school districts

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish funds to provide for increases in English language learners in school districts. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state funds for English language learner programs, directly allocating budget resources to education, aligning with funding essential public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes funds for English language learner program increases, directly funding educational access for ELL students in school districts.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 348: An Act providing in-district transportation funding

This bill (SD 40) requires the state treasurer to reimburse school districts and vocational schools for transportation costs of students in special education programs. It directly affects school districts that provide transportation for these students, as it covers costs not normally provided to regular students and not eligible for other state reimbursements. The reimbursement includes the base cost per pupil in regular programs plus any excess costs for special education transportation, capped at 110% of the average excess cost across all districts. Funding will be phased in over four years, starting at 25% in 2026 and reaching 100% by 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for student transportation, increasing public service spending under education budget.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides in-district transportation funding for students, directly supporting school infrastructure and access under education.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly provides in-district transportation funding for students, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Transportation Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 406: 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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates specialized schools for students with substance use disorders, expanding educational access for vulnerable youth within public education system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates recovery high schools with integrated substance use disorder support services, directly advancing mental health care access for students through public education system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 366: An Act studying the financing of chapter 74 vocational-technical and agricultural school capital improvements

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to finance capital improvements in facilities providing vocational-technical or agricultural education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes financing capital improvements for vocational-technical school facilities, directly funding educational infrastructure under education topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 328: An Act relative to full funding of regional school district transportation

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of John J. Cronin, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates full funding for regional school transportation, directly increasing state budget allocation for an essential public service under education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly seeks full funding for regional school district transportation, directly supporting educational access and infrastructure needs per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly seeks full funding for school district transportation, directly advancing transportation services within education infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Transportation

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