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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 311: An Act establishing the Massachusetts farm to school program

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes farm to school grants to promote healthy eating in schools, directly funding K-12 student nutrition programs as part of educational support.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 399: An Act to promote equity in school attendance requirements

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 399) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote equity in school attendance requirements. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes equity in school attendance requirements, aligning with expanding educational access and supporting student participation in K-12 education.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

S 2618: Amendment S.2618

This bill (S 2618) establishes new data privacy rules for educational technology used in Massachusetts K-12 schools. It prohibits operators (like edtech companies) from using student data for targeted advertising, creating student profiles, or selling student information - including names, locations, grades, health records, or online activity - without explicit permission. The law defines "covered information" broadly to include all personal data collected through school-authorized digital tools, and requires data to be "de-identified" (fully anonymized) before sharing. It directly affects edtech providers, school districts, and the students/parents whose data is collected during school activities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student data privacy in K-12 edtech by prohibiting targeted ads, profiles, and data sales without consent, aligning with 'protect' as a support indicator.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits edtech companies from using student data for ads/profiles/sales without consent, strengthening privacy protections in educational technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 30, 2025

H 577: An Act honoring the Commonwealth’s commitment to public school districts

By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 577) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others relative to charter school tuition reimbursement. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tuition reimbursement for charter schools, increasing funding access within public education system90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 651: An Act to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education

By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 651) of Frank A. Moran, Adam J. Scanlon and others for legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates capital investments for vocational-technical education programs, enhancing access and capacity in K-12 and higher education infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2025

H 634: An Act to charter school renewals

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Steven Ultrino and others relative to charter school renewals. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill facilitates renewal of existing charter schools, supporting continued K-12 educational options within the system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 652: An Act providing for diabetes management in schools

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 652) of Frank A. Moran, Sal N. DiDomenico and Estela A. Reyes relative to providing for diabetes management in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes diabetes management protocols in schools, directly supporting student health and educational access within K-12 settings per its Education subject classification.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates diabetes management protocols in schools, enhancing student health access and care for chronic conditions within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 530: An Act requiring opioid use disorder education

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 530) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to opioid use disorder education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates opioid use disorder education in school curriculum, expanding health education content within K-12 schools per bill title and summary.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 850: An Act relative to nursing career pathways in long term care

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 850) of Julian Cyr for legislation to ensure that students who are enrolled in and pursuing a nursing career program of higher education shall be eligible for career pathway financial assistance. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides financial assistance for higher education nursing students, directly funding career pathways in education as per summary.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing education pathways to strengthen long-term care workforce, directly supporting healthcare staffing needs through financial assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 1734: An Act relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1734) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Natalie M. Blais relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prevents educator misconduct to protect students, directly supporting educational safety and environment per its title and purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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