Education

introduced · Massachusetts · House May 29, 2025

HD 4724: A communication from the Department of Higher Education (see item 7100-4003 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting a report on the methodology used to distribute funds to the Hunger Free Campus Pilot Program

HD 4724 is a report submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education detailing how funds for the Hunger Free Campus Pilot Program were distributed. It explains that funding was allocated proportionally based on the percentage of Pell-eligible students (indicating financial need) at each participating institution, including community colleges, state universities, UMass campuses, and minority-serving institutions. The report supports initiatives like expanding access to meal programs, food pantries, and nutrition benefits to address student food insecurity. This distribution method directly affects 31 institutions receiving grants for campus-based food security projects.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDetails funding allocation for Hunger Free Campus Pilot Program, supporting student meal access at institutions including minority-serving schools and community colleges.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 23, 2025

H 569: An Act regarding school transportation funding

By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 569) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to school transportation funding. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly addresses school transportation funding under Education, directly advancing school operational support through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds school transportation, directly supporting vehicle regulation and public transit aspects of transportation policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Transportation Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 1654: An Act relative to postsecondary education in correctional facilities

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to postsecondary education in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides postsecondary education in correctional facilities, directly advancing rehabilitation programs and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes postsecondary education programs in correctional facilities, expanding educational access for incarcerated individuals, directly advancing educational opportunity in higher education.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 2533: An Act to facilitate student financial assistance

Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joanne M. Comerford and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to facilitate student financial assistance and establish the FAFSA Trust Fund, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2533).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes FAFSA Trust Fund to facilitate student financial assistance, directly supporting higher education access and affordability through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 2536: An Act relative to advanced placement examinations

Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 944) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to advance placement examinations to satisfy degree requirements, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2536).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables AP exams to satisfy higher education degree requirements, expanding student access to college credit pathways without additional coursework.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 437: An Act relative to dropout prevention and student recovery

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 437) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to dropout prevention and student recovery. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill focuses on dropout prevention and student recovery programs, directly advancing K-12 educational retention and access without restrictions or funding cuts.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 344: An Act enhancing the educational outcomes of expectant and parenting students

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to enhance the educational outcomes of expectant and parenting students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to enhance educational outcomes for expectant and parenting students, advancing support for educational access and success within K-12 context.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 23, 2025

H 697: An Act relative to full funding of regional school district transportation

By Representatives Scarsdale of Pepperell and Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 697) of Margaret R. Scarsdale, Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates full funding for school transportation, directly increasing state budget allocation for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill seeks full funding for regional school transportation, directly supporting K-12 operational needs under education funding as explicitly stated in summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly seeks full funding for school district transportation, directly advancing transportation services for students through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 1465: An Act relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals

By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1465) of Steven Ultrino that the Board of Higher Education be directed to establish a program for certain school teachers and paraprofessionals to attend courses at public institutions of higher education at no tuition cost. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes tuition-free higher education for teachers/paraprofessionals, directly supporting educator development and retention within education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 335: An Act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Julian Cyr, Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General , Nick Collins and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes distraction-free education environment and safe tech use, directly enhancing learning conditions in schools per title and summary.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes 'safe technology use' for youth education, indicating supportive stance toward responsible technology adoption in educational contexts.75% confidence

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