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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 1463: An Act relative to a tuition and fee freeze at all public colleges and universities

By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1463) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to a tuition and fee freeze at all public colleges and universities. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFreezes tuition/fees at public colleges, protecting affordability and access for students without increasing costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 1450: An Act relative to instate tuition

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1450) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes in-state tuition rates at public higher education institutions, promoting affordability and access to higher education for residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1339: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides paid family and medical leave to educators, directly supporting teacher retention and well-being, a core aspect of education workforce stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid family/medical leave for educators, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 557: An Act expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 557) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to excused absences from school. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands excused absences for mental health, supporting student well-being and educational access within K-12 policies.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands school absences for mental health, enabling student access to care without academic penalty, directly supporting mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 716: An Act relative to improving mental health in schools

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 716) of Joshua Tarsky for legislation to authorize schools to employ school adjustment counselors. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes school counselors for mental health support, directly enhancing student well-being and educational access within K-12 systems95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes school adjustment counselors to improve mental health access, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 700: An Act to provide universal school meals to commonwealth virtual schools

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 700) of Danillo A. Sena for legislation to provide universal school meals to commonwealth virtual schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides universal meals for virtual school students, enhancing educational access and student well-being. Directly advances support for K-12 virtual education programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 4117: 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 EducationBill establishes arbitration for teacher disputes, directly supporting educator rights and workplace stability without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes arbitration process for teachers under Labor and Workforce Development, providing structured dispute resolution to protect collective bargaining rights and workers' grievances.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 420: An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports student participation in 4-H programs, which are educational youth development initiatives enhancing extracurricular learning opportunities under the Education subject.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 633: An Act relative to student and educator data privacy

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 633) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Jeffrey N. Roy and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student and educator data privacy, supporting educational trust and safety without directly funding or altering curriculum.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects student and educator data privacy, directly aligning with technology policy protections for digital rights and data security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 1452: An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education

By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1452) of Michael J. Moran relative to the consideration of familial relationships to graduates in applications to higher education institutions. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans legacy preferences in college admissions, promoting equitable access to higher education by removing family background as a factor in admissions decisions.90% confidence

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