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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 589: An Act relative to science curriculum standards

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 589) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to science curriculum standards. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes science curriculum standards, directly strengthening educational standards for K-12 schools as part of curriculum policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 628: An Act relative to celebrating and teaching Native American culture and history

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 628) of Jack Patrick Lewis relative to the teaching of Native American culture and history. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates inclusion of Native American culture/history in curriculum, enhancing educational content per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 505: An Act providing state support for municipal private special education costs

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 505) of James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to private special education costs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state funding for private special education costs, directly strengthening K-12 special education support and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 210: An Act to promote equity in school attendance requirements

By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 210) of Manny Cruz and Natalie M. Higgins relative to school attendance requirements for certain aid programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes equity in school attendance requirements for aid programs, directly enhancing educational access and fairness in K-12 systems.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 4750: An Act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation

This bill allocates $1.25 billion in state funds for capital improvements at Massachusetts public higher education institutions (state universities, community colleges, and vocational schools). It directly affects these institutions by funding deferred maintenance, modernization, decarbonization, lab upgrades, and facility renovations to support educational missions and regional economic development. Key provisions include $80 million for energy efficiency projects, $100 million for repurposing campus buildings into housing, and $120 million for student support facilities and collaborations between community colleges and vocational schools. The bill requires annual reporting on project progress and outcomes, such as student participation in collaborative programs, to ensure accountability.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1.25B for capital improvements at public higher ed institutions, including deferred maintenance, modernization, and lab upgrades to support educational missions.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllocates $80M for energy efficiency projects and explicitly includes decarbonization in facility upgrades, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Energy Efficiency

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 449: An Act relative to educator license accountability

By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 449) of Kevin Wood, for legislation relative to educator license accountability. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill focuses on educator license accountability, aiming to maintain professional standards and quality in education, aligning with supporting teacher accountability measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 386: An Act addressing racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates racial/cultural bias training for educators in professional development, directly enhancing inclusive teaching practices and educator preparedness in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 448: An Act establishing the school supplies for teachers program

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 448) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish the school supplies for teachers program. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes school supplies program for teachers, directly supporting educators and enhancing school resource availability.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 579: An Act relative to teaching certification

By Representative Frost of Auburn (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 579) of Brittany Winsky relative to teaching certification for persons with certain disabilities. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands teaching certification access for individuals with disabilities, supporting educator diversity and workforce availability in schools.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 64: An Act relative to MSBA school funding

HD 64 directs Massachusetts' School Building Advisory Board to study how school facilities are funded, specifically focusing on technical, vocational, and agricultural schools that require more resources than standard schools. The bill mandates the board to examine creating a new funding formula that would provide increased support for these specialized schools. The board must issue a final report with recommendations by January 1, 2027, to the state legislature's education committees. This bill does not change current funding but requires a study to address potential disparities in facility costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates new funding formula for specialized schools, directly increasing state budget allocation for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates study to create new funding formula for specialized schools requiring more resources, explicitly aiming to increase support through revised funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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