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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 698: An Act to promote high-quality early literacy instruction and improve student outcomes

By Representatives Sena of Acton and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 698) of Danillo A. Sena, Simon Cataldo and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to early literacy instruction and student outcomes. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes high-quality early literacy instruction to improve student outcomes, directly advancing educational quality and student success in K-12 education.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3249: An Act relative to creating manufacturing and economic development in the Commonwealth

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3249) of Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a high school trade partnership program and to provide tax credits for money expended for said program. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for program expenditures, directly incentivizing economic development through fiscal policy95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes high school trade partnership program with tax credits, enhancing career-focused educational access and student programs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 636: An Act requiring financial education in schools

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to require financial education in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires financial education in schools, enhancing curriculum and student financial literacy programs95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 421: An Act requiring financial education in schools

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 421) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General, for legislation to require financial education in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires financial education curriculum, enhancing student program content and aligning with educational advancement indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 629: An Act expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Jack Patrick Lewis relative to expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy for students who have attained a high level of proficiency in English. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands student access to biliteracy recognition, promoting multilingual education and achievement without funding cuts or restrictions.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 4207: An Act relative to school library standards

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Samantha Montaño relative to school library standards. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes standards for school libraries, enhancing educational resources and access within K-12 schools.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 693: An Act ensuring student representation, Aidan's law

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 693) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to student advisory committees at public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes student advisory committees in public schools, enhancing student voice in educational decisions, aligning with student-centered education policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 568: An Act relative to student representative voting rights

By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 568) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier relative to student representative voting rights on school committees. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants students voting rights on school committees, enhancing student participation in educational decision-making per Education subject and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 535: An Act relative to student voice

By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 535) of Manny Cruz and Christopher J. Worrell relative to members of student advisory committees. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes student representation on advisory committees, enhancing student voice in educational decision-making.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 952: An Act to support access to vocational schools

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to support access to practical nursing programs in vocational schools. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports access to vocational education programs, directly expanding educational access in higher education as described.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly supports practical nursing programs in vocational schools, directly training healthcare workforce (medical professionals), advancing healthcare workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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