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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4209: An Act relative to teaching certification

By Representative Frost of Auburn (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 579) of Brittany Winsky relative to teaching certification for persons with certain disabilities. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill seeks to expand teaching certification eligibility for individuals with disabilities, promoting educator diversity and inclusive access to education.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3606: An Act establishing employee screening requirements in schools to prevent child sexual abuse

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish employee screening requirements in schools to prevent child sexual abuse. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes mandatory employee screening in schools to prevent child abuse, enhancing student safety within educational settings.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3809: An Act modernizing school construction

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 526) of Daniel Cahill and Sean Reid relative to school construction. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationModernizing school construction directly improves school infrastructure, a key educational support measure per indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4089: An Act to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 548) of Marjorie C. Decker and Michelle L. Badger relative to firearm storage education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPromotes firearm storage education in schools to enhance student well-being, directly advancing educational initiatives within K-12 settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 20, 2026

H 3895: An Act expanding career and technical education opportunities for Lynn students

By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3895) of Sean Reid and Daniel Cahill (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Lynn to establish a pilot program at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute for certain eighth grade students. Education. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands career/technical education access for Lynn students via new pilot program, directly advancing educational opportunities for K-12 students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 12, 2025

HD 3130: An Act relative to arbitration for teachers

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4117) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to arbitration for teachers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides arbitration process for teacher disputes, strengthening educator protections and workplace rights within school systems.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes arbitration process for teachers' disputes under Labor and Workforce Development, directly supporting worker rights resolution in employment disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 23, 2025

H 643: An Act regional school transportation reimbursement bill

By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 643) of John J. Marsi, Marcus S. Vaughn and Todd M. Smola relative to regional school transportation reimbursement. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides reimbursement for regional school transportation, directly supporting school funding operations under education policies. Addresses a core school access need without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides reimbursement for regional school transportation, directly funding a transportation service under education policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 434: An Act relative to the enforcement of anti-bullying policies in our schools

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 434) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to establish an anti-bullying officer pilot program to assist schools experiencing significant bullying incidents. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes anti-bullying officer pilot program to strengthen school safety policies, directly supporting student well-being in K-12 education environment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 944: An Act relative to advanced placement examinations

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 944) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to advance placement examinations to satisfy degree requirements. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables AP exams to satisfy higher education degree requirements, expanding student pathways and reducing redundant coursework without restricting access.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 943: An Act to ban discriminatory admissions practices at higher education institutions

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 943) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ban discriminatory admissions practices at higher education institutions. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans discriminatory admissions in higher education, promoting equitable access to educational opportunities95% confidence

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