Education (Teachers)

signed · Massachusetts · House Jun 26, 2026

H 5511: An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to teacher preparation and student literacy (House, No. 4683), reports, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5511).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill focuses on teacher preparation and student literacy, directly aiming to strengthen educators and improve educational outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 3109: Amendment S.3109

Senate, June 4, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the House Bill relative to benefits for teachers (House, No. 4361) (also based on Senate, No. 1884); reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 3109.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly amends legislation to provide benefits for teachers, which directly supports educators and strengthens the education workforce.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill amends legislation to provide benefits for teachers, directly expanding worker benefits within the education sector.75% confidence

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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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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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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 2940: Amendment S.2940

Senate, January 29, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill relative to teacher preparation and student literacy (House, No. 4683) (being the text of Senate, No. 2924, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends bill to strengthen teacher preparation and student literacy programs, directly supporting educator training and curriculum development in K-12 education.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 2924: Amendment S.2924

Senate, January 22, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill relative to teacher preparation and student literacy (House, No. 4683) (also based on Senate, No. 2855).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends teacher preparation and student literacy programs, directly supporting educator training and academic outcomes in K-12 education.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2026

HD 5590: An Act establishing the Teacher Education, Acceleration, and Certification for Massachusetts Program

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joshua Tarsky for legislation to establish a process to train, certify and retain high-quality educators for public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes process to train, certify, and retain educators, directly strengthening teacher quality and retention in public schools per summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 580: An Act relative to wages for substitute teacher

This bill sets a minimum daily pay rate for substitute teachers in Massachusetts public schools. It requires that substitute teachers earn at least 85% of 1/185th of the statewide average salary for beginning teachers with bachelor's degrees, or the hourly wage in Chapter 151, whichever is higher. The calculation uses the latest available data on beginning teacher salaries from the previous school year. The law does not apply to substitute teachers represented by unions in their school district.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses substitute teacher wages under Education, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in K-12 schools.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 2865: An Act relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachers

HD 1549 allows former parochial school teachers in Massachusetts to purchase retirement service credit for up to 10 years of prior teaching. To qualify, teachers must have taught in an approved school with a valid teaching certificate, pay contributions based on the average teacher salary for those years (plus capped interest), and have their last 10 years of service as a state employee. The bill requires a single payment or annual payments to the retirement system to receive credit for the purchased service time. This directly affects teachers who worked in parochial schools before joining the state teaching system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides retirement buyback benefits for parochial school teachers, directly supporting educator financial security and retention within education sector.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 4563: An Act relative to suicide prevention in schools

H 4563 requires Massachusetts school health providers and educators to complete at least 2 hours of evidence-based suicide prevention training every other year as part of existing professional development. New staff hired during years without required training must receive suicide prevention materials within 30 days of employment. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must develop approved training materials with evidence of effectiveness, in consultation with public health and mental health agencies. The bill directly affects all school staff holding or applying for educator licenses in the Commonwealth.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates suicide prevention training for educators, strengthening student mental health support within K-12 schools and enhancing educator preparedness.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates evidence-based suicide prevention training for school staff, advancing mental health services in educational settings95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Teachers

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