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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

H 621: An Act relative to state engagement in the education of gifted and talented students

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to the education of advanced and gifted students in grades K-12. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly focuses on state engagement for gifted K-12 students, advancing specialized educational programs within the topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2068: An Act addressing hostile learning environments at higher education institutions

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2068) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to hostile learning environments at higher education institutes and tax exemptions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill targets hostile learning environments at higher education institutions, aiming to improve safety and inclusivity, which supports educational quality and access.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3228: An Act relative to tuition tax credit

By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3228) of John H. Rogers relative to a tax credit for tuition and fees for higher education. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tuition tax credit, offering tax relief for education expenses, aligning with support indicators for middle-income families.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax credit for higher education tuition directly increases affordability and access to postsecondary education, aligning with support indicators for educational access and funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 433: An Act relative to substance use education in public schools

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to substance use education in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds substance use education curriculum to public schools, enhancing student health education programs within K-12 framework.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 547: An Act relative to providing health education in schools

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 547) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to health education in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates health education in schools, enhancing curriculum and student programs within educational policy framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health education in schools, a preventive public health initiative that promotes health literacy and wellness programs, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 316: An Act to promote social-emotional learning

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to promote social-emotional learning. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes social-emotional learning in education, aligning with strengthening student development and school programs per support indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 20, 2025

H 618: An Act relative to tuition-free universal full-day kindergarten

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 618) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Danillo A. Sena relative to tuition-free universal full-day kindergarten. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes tuition-free universal full-day kindergarten, expanding access and funding for early education through public school systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 20, 2025

H 703: An Act providing for universal pre-k for 3- to 5-year-olds

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 703) of Danillo A. Sena and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to universal access to pre-kindergarten programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes universal pre-K access for 3-5 year olds, directly expanding early childhood education access under Education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 441: An Act ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 441) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates mental health supports in K-12 schools, directly enhancing student well-being and program quality within the education topic area.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health supports in K-12 schools, directly expanding access to mental health services under healthcare topic95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 25, 2025

H 4538: An Act relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth

This bill requires all Massachusetts schools (public, private, charter, and religious) to adopt formal abuse prevention policies and implement specific safety measures. It mandates biennial training for school staff on recognizing, preventing, and reporting abuse or sexual misconduct, and requires age-appropriate student education on boundaries, healthy relationships, and reporting concerns. Schools must also conduct thorough background checks on applicants for positions involving direct student contact, including verifying employment history and any past investigations into misconduct allegations. The bill directly affects educators, school staff, and students by establishing standardized safety protocols and reporting procedures across all school settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school safety policies, staff training, and student education on abuse prevention, strengthening student protection in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers

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