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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4074: An Act relative to the strengthening of financial literacy throughout the commonwealth

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 627) of John J. Lawn, Jr. for legislation to authorize the department of elementary and secondary education to establish the financial literacy trust fund. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes financial literacy trust fund under K-12 education department, directly strengthening curriculum through dedicated funding and program support.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 353: An Act to prevent discrimination in interscholastic athletic and extracurricular activities

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 353) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prevent discrimination in interscholastic athletic and extracurricular activities. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents discrimination in school athletics/extracurriculars, ensuring equal access to educational activities per bill's purpose.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 747: An Act to expand virtual school eligibility for school choice students

By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 747) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to virtual school eligibility for school choice students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands virtual school eligibility for school choice students, increasing educational access. Aligns with 'support' indicator: expands educational access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 690: An Act relative to the Massachusetts School Building Authority

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 690) of Aaron L. Saunders for legislation to increase the dedicated sales tax revenue for the school building assistance authority and to further regulate applications for said program. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases dedicated sales tax revenue allocation for school building authority, directly funding public education infrastructure through tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases dedicated sales tax revenue for school building authority, directly funding K-12 infrastructure improvements per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 319: An Act relative to access for after school and out-of-school time programs

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to access after school and out-of-school time programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to improve access to after-school programs, expanding educational opportunities for students outside regular school hours.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 23, 2025

H 709: An Act increasing efficiency and sustainability of student transportation

By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 709) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to student transportation costs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves student transportation efficiency, supporting educational access. Categorized under Education in summary.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly targets student transportation efficiency and sustainability, aligning with promoting sustainable transit solutions in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2025

HD 4416: An Act to promote fairness between traditional public schools and regional vocational schools

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish parity in funding for regional vocational school districts and traditional public school districts. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly seeks funding parity between vocational and traditional public schools, advancing equitable education funding as per its title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 360: An Act relative to school start times for middle and high school students

By Mr. Fernandes (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 360) of Zorianna Petrosyan, for legislation relative to school start times for middle and high school students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes later school start times for middle/high schools to improve student health and academic performance, aligning with educational best practices focused on student outcomes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 950: An Act to advance fairness, integrity, and excellence in higher education admissions

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 950) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to require higher education institutions to issue an annual report to the attorney general and department of higher education on their prior year admissions preference. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates annual admissions reporting to promote fairness/integrity in higher education, directly advancing institutional accountability and excellence per its title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 1721: An Act An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1721) of Liz Miranda for legislation to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated emerging adults. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly ensures educational rights for incarcerated youth, protecting access to education in correctional settings.95% confidence

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