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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 312: An Act prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits culturally insensitive mascots in public schools, promoting inclusive curriculum and student well-being within education policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 436: An Act relative to affirming and maintaining equal access to public education for all children

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to affirm equal access for English learners in public education, directly strengthening educational access as defined in the topic description.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnsures equal access to public education for English learners, a group including immigrant children, supporting educational rights without discrimination.85% confidence

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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate May 20, 2026

S 2581: An Act to promote student learning and mental health

Senate, July 31, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2581) (being the text of Senate document numbered 2561, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes student learning and mental health, directly advancing educational outcomes and student well-being in schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly promotes mental health services for students, directly aligning with topic's mental health focus and support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 22, 2025

H 689: An Act to remodel public school athletics through social-emotional learning

By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 689) of Amy Mah Sangiolo relative to the implementation of social and emotional learning curricula in middle and high school athletic programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates SEL curricula in school athletics, enhancing student program quality and aligning with educational curriculum development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 18, 2025

H 630: An Act establishing an education-to-career data center

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Manny Cruz for legislation to establish a education-to-career data center. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes education-to-career data center to improve student outcomes and workforce alignment, enhancing educational relevance.85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 4406: An Act banning legacy and donor preferences in higher education

This bill prohibits Massachusetts public and private degree-granting colleges and universities from considering applicants' family ties to alumni or donors during admissions decisions. It also bans institutions from disclosing relatives' educational history or donation records in application materials. The bill requires the state department of higher education to study how binding early decision policies impact student diversity - including economic status, racial/ethnic representation, and first-generation students - and report findings within one year. These changes will take effect for admissions leading to the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans legacy/donor preferences in admissions to promote equitable access and diversity in higher education, directly advancing educational access95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 4, 2025

SD 2611: An Act relative to increasing access for vulnerable students

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin relative to access to certain schools for vulnerable students. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to increase school access for vulnerable students, directly supporting educational access as defined in the topic.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 713: An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs

By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 713) of Kenneth P. Sweezey, Steven J. Ouellette and Adrianne Pusateri Ramos relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports student participation in 4-H educational programs, enhancing extracurricular learning access per topic description.85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 24, 2025

HD 4297: An Act relative to safer schools

This bill (HD 4297) requires Massachusetts public schools to establish clearer limits on school resource officers (SROs), prohibiting them from handling routine discipline like minor disruptions. It mandates that SROs only intervene when conduct involves criminal behavior (e.g., violence, property damage, theft) and requires schools to report annually on SRO costs, student interactions with police, and data on arrests/citations - broken down by race and gender. The bill also creates state grants to help schools adopt "holistic safety practices" (like counseling and conflict resolution) instead of relying on law enforcement presence. These changes apply to all public schools, districts, and regional schools, with penalties for failing to submit required reports.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts SROs from routine discipline, mandates racial/gender data on arrests/citations - enhancing accountability and reducing school-based criminalization per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts SROs from routine discipline, mandates equity reporting, and promotes safer school environments aligning with educational safety and equity goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing School Safety Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 1436: An Act relative to debt-free public higher education

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of Natalie M. Higgins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates grant program covering tuition/fees at public colleges, directly increasing access and reducing financial barriers for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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