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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 518: An Act to facilitate homeschooling and encourage educational innovation

By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 518) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to homeschooling and alternative education models. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFacilitates homeschooling and encourages educational innovation, expanding alternative education access without restrictions.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 354: An Act establishing funds to provide for increases in English language learners in school districts

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish funds to provide for increases in English language learners in school districts. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state funds for English language learner programs, directly allocating budget resources to education, aligning with funding essential public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes funds for English language learner program increases, directly funding educational access for ELL students in school districts.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 348: An Act providing in-district transportation funding

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide in-district transportation funding for students. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for student transportation, increasing public service spending under education budget.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides in-district transportation funding for students, directly supporting school infrastructure and access under education.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly provides in-district transportation funding for students, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Transportation Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 406: An Act relative to recovery high schools

This bill (S 406) proposes creating recovery high schools within Massachusetts public education. It would establish specialized schools for students aged 14-22 with substance use disorders, providing academic instruction alongside recovery support services. The legislation directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop guidelines for these schools' structure and operations. It directly affects students seeking education while managing substance use challenges and school districts implementing these programs. The bill focuses on integrating academic and recovery support within the state's education system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates specialized schools for students with substance use disorders, expanding educational access for vulnerable youth within public education system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates recovery high schools with integrated substance use disorder support services, directly advancing mental health care access for students through public education system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 366: An Act studying the financing of chapter 74 vocational-technical and agricultural school capital improvements

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to finance capital improvements in facilities providing vocational-technical or agricultural education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes financing capital improvements for vocational-technical school facilities, directly funding educational infrastructure under education topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 328: An Act relative to full funding of regional school district transportation

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of John J. Cronin, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates full funding for regional school transportation, directly increasing state budget allocation for an essential public service under education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly seeks full funding for regional school district transportation, directly supporting educational access and infrastructure needs per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly seeks full funding for school district transportation, directly advancing transportation services within education infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Transportation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 596: An Act to ensure that all students are prepared for future success

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to align high school courses with college and workforce expectations. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aligns high school courses with college/workforce expectations to improve student preparedness, directly strengthening educational outcomes per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 631: An Act to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Jessica Ann Giannino for legislation to increase student access to career technical education schools and programs which are aligned with regional labor market needs. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to expand student access to career technical education programs aligned with labor market needs, directly advancing educational access and workforce readiness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 419: An Act creating a school resource officer grant program and fund

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to create a school resource officer grant program and fund. Education.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officers (law enforcement in schools), directly supporting law enforcement presence under criminal justice topic.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a grant program/fund for school resource officers under Education, directly allocating resources to enhance school safety infrastructure within K-12 education context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 25, 2025

H 641: An Act relative to fair educational practices

By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 641) of John J. Marsi and Joseph D. McKenna that individuals cannot be excluded from admission or enrollment in educational institutions based on medical conditions or health-related decisions. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents exclusion from educational institutions based on medical conditions, expanding access and protecting student rights under education policy.95% confidence

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