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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2140: An Act promoting racially integrated schools

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 324) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially integrated schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes racially integrated schools, advancing educational equity and access - directly supporting K-12 educational policy goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1485: An Act establishing media literacy education in schools to ensure all children are learning to analyze, evaluate and responsibly use the media

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of John C. Velis and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish media literacy education in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes mandatory media literacy curriculum in schools, enhancing educational content and critical thinking skills per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2116: An Act relative to student access and return on investment of college and career pathways programs

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 331) of John J. Cronin for legislation to conduct a biannual audit on college and career pathways programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates biannual audits of college/career pathways programs to ensure student access and program effectiveness, directly advancing educational outcomes and accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 779: An Act expanding high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 458) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands high school student access to industry credentials, directly advancing educational access and workforce readiness in K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1448: An Act enabling all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 327) of John J. Cronin for legislation to enable all students to thrive by protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to protect a high-quality, diverse educator workforce, directly supporting teacher retention and quality in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1085: An Act establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 460) of John C. Velis and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes robotics grant program for K-12 schools, directly funding STEM educational initiatives and enhancing student programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds robotics education (tech-focused initiative), but not directly addressing privacy/cybersecurity policies60% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1949: An Act relative to mental health education

This bill (SD 1949) requires all public and approved private K-12 schools in Massachusetts to teach mental health education as a mandatory subject. It directly affects students and schools by mandating that mental health education be integrated into the curriculum across all grades, covering the connection between mental and physical health. The key provision amends education laws to add this requirement, ensuring schools include it alongside existing health education. It does not change physical education exemptions but clarifies that approved private schools must also implement mental health education in their curriculum.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mental health education as required curriculum in K-12 schools, strengthening student health education policies and expanding educational content.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health education in schools, directly supporting mental health services as part of healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Student Health Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2360: An Act establishing privacy standards for student and educator data

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes privacy standards for student/educator data, directly protecting educational data security as a core component of educational policy and access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes privacy standards for student/educator data, directly protecting data privacy under technology policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Data Privacy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2372: An Act relative to the teacher leadership program

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 375) of Adam Gomez and Pavel M. Payano for legislation measuring the effectiveness of teacher leadership programs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill measures effectiveness of teacher leadership programs to improve outcomes, indicating intent to strengthen educator initiatives within education policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1466: An Act to enhance the alignment and career focus of college and career pathway programs

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 439) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enhance the alignment and career focus of college and work-based learning. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances career-focused college pathways, aligning education with workforce needs to improve student outcomes and program effectiveness in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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