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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 1432: An Act relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit

By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1432) of Judith A. Garcia relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses AP exam access and college credit pathways, enhancing K-12 to higher education transition and educational access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 1430: An Act relative to college credits for AP courses

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1430) of Paul K. Frost relative to college credits for AP courses. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables college credits for AP courses, advancing student access to higher education and supporting rigorous K-12 curriculum through academic recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 722: An Act to create and expand student pathways to success

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 722) of Chynah Tyler for legislation to establish within the office of the Governor a workforce skills cabinet to expand student pathways to success. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes workforce skills cabinet to 'expand student pathways to success,' directly advancing educational access and program growth per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1874: An Act relative to out of state service for education professionals

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1874) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to clarify out of state creditable service for education professionals. Public Service.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies out-of-state creditable service for education professionals, supporting teacher mobility and career continuity without funding cuts or restrictions.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2873: An Act providing creditable service for certain teachers

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2873) of Daniel J. Hunt for legislation to provide creditable service for certain teachers for retirement purposes. Public Service.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides retirement credit for teachers, directly supporting educator benefits and retention, aligning with 'supports teachers' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

H 730: An Act addressing school exclusion policies to remedy disparities in educational achievement

By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 730) of Steven Ultrino and Joan Meschino relative to exclusion policies in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAddresses exclusion policies to remedy achievement disparities, promoting equitable access and reducing barriers in K-12 education.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

H 524: An Act to require school attendance up to age 18 or until graduation

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 524) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Priscila S. Sousa relative to requiring school attendance up to age 18 or until graduation. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates school attendance until age 18 or graduation, directly expanding educational access and completion rates without restrictions or defunding.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 7, 2026

H 1454: An Act to modernize the endowment match program for community colleges

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1454) of David M. Rogers relative to the endowment match program for community colleges. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationModernizes endowment match program for community colleges, enhancing funding mechanisms for higher education institutions per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 4060: An Act establishing a commission regarding school disciplinary policies and bullying

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4060) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to recess at schools and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to student discipline and bullying. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to investigate school discipline and bullying, directly addressing education policy to improve school environment and safety.80% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 2610: An Act relative to recovery high schools

Senate, September 22, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to recovery high schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2610).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes recovery high schools, a specialized educational program for students in substance use recovery, expanding access to tailored education for vulnerable youth.95% confidence

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