Education (Special Education)

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 654: An Act relative to special education reimbursement

By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 654) of David K. Muradian, Jr., relative to special education reimbursement. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates reimbursement for special education costs, ensuring funding stability for schools serving students with disabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 9, 2026

H 717: An Act establishing a special commission on special education funding

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 717) of Joshua Tarsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and Colleen M. Garry for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state funding of special education service. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes commission to investigate special education funding, indicating intent to address and potentially improve funding levels for this educational area.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 752: An Act strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families

By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and review current practices and gaps in services of disabled persons whose entitlement to services under special education programs has terminated or will terminate. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to study gaps in special education services for disabled students, strengthening transitional planning and accountability, directly supporting educational access and services for this group.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 607: An Act relative to special education reimbursement programs

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 607) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to increase reimbursements for certain special education programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases reimbursements for special education programs, directly funding K-12 support services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 7, 2025

H 2303: An Act relative to special education reserve funds

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2303) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to school district reserve funds to pay for unanticipated or unbudgeted costs for special education. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates reserve funds to cover unanticipated special education costs, ensuring financial stability for school districts without defunding or restricting services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 25, 2025

H 564: An Act relative to improved special needs transportation and student safety, "John's Law"

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 564) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to transportation of special needs students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves special needs transportation safety, directly enhancing educational access and student safety within K-12 systems per its title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 383: An Act to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of John F. Keenan for legislation to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates facilities loan program for private special education schools, providing financial support for infrastructure improvements in education sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 25, 2025

H 4404: An Act relative to improved special needs transportation and student safety, "John's Law"

This bill requires school districts to provide bus drivers, monitors, and attendants with written safety reports for students with disabilities transported on special vans. The reports must detail specific impairments (like sensory, communication, or physical needs) that could affect safety during transport, but only if required by a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or with written parental consent. It directly affects school districts, transportation staff, and students with disabilities by standardizing safety communication while respecting existing IEP requirements and parental rights.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates safety reports for students with disabilities during school transport, protecting educational access and safety. Directly addresses K-12 student safety within education system.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety reports for special needs student transport, enhancing safety protocols within school transportation systems per IEPs/parental consent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Special Education Public Transit

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 1469: An Act relative to special education reserve funds

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1469) of Jacob R. Oliveira relative to school district special education reserve funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes reserve funds for special education, directly increasing dedicated funding for K-12 support programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 683: An Act relative to special education health care costs

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to special education health care costs. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses special education health care costs, indicating financial support for educational services within K-12 systems.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses special education health care costs, implying funding or support for related services within the healthcare topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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