By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4011) of Michelle L. Badger and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to establish a school transportation commission. Education.
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 637) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to establish a workforce skills cabinet to serve as a cross-agency governance structure to improve and expand workforce skills and college and career readiness. Education.
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to industry-recognized certification awards paid by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 526) of Daniel Cahill and Sean Reid relative to school construction. Education.
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 705) of Todd M. Smola that school administrators consider alternatives to suspension or expulsion of certain students. Education.
By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 663) of Kelly W. Pease relative to education for gifted and beyond grade-level children. Education.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2051) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the accessibility and affordability of trade school education. Revenue.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools. Education.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to invest in public higher education. Higher Education.
