By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Manny Cruz for legislation to establish a municipal education fund to be administered by the commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 739) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to School Building Advisory Board funding. Education.
Bill HD 4442, titled "An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs," seeks to require that a specific portion of state education funding be dedicated to arts education programs. This bill directly affects public schools that receive Chapter 70 funds by mandating how a percentage of those funds must be allocated. The key mechanism is the establishment of a mandatory allocation of these state funds specifically for arts education.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 325) of John J. Cronin for legislation to create and expand student pathways to success. Education.
This bill (S 450) creates a new "school safety resource officer" position within the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The officer would provide schools with safety information and evaluate school safety plans. It directly affects all public schools in Massachusetts by establishing a dedicated state resource to support their safety planning efforts. The key mechanism is the commissioner designating an individual to serve in this role, offering guidance and reviewing safety measures. The bill does not fund new programs or change existing safety requirements.
By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Edward R. Philips and Marcus S. Vaughn relative to equipping public elementary and secondary schools with panic alarms or emergency mechanisms. Education.
Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 928) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to ban legacy preferences in higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 943) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ban discriminatory admissions practices at higher education institutions; and (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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2534).
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 376) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to promote the education success of court involved children. Education.
By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2706) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to postsecondary education in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 712) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to dropout prevention and student recovery. Education.
