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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 391: An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates climate literacy education in public schools, expanding curriculum content and advancing educational standards for K-12.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 326: An Act to expand student opportunities in career technical education

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of John J. Cronin and John F. Keenan for legislation to expand student opportunities in career technical education. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to expand career technical education opportunities, directly aligning with support indicators for educational access and program enhancement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 17, 2025

H 560: An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 560) of Mindy Domb relative to implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education in the Commonwealth. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates interdisciplinary climate justice education in K-12 schools, enhancing curriculum standards and student learning programs per title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate literacy education in schools, directly addressing climate change (core environmental issue) to build public understanding and future environmental action.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 317: An Act to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to ensure equitable access to education and special education services, directly advancing educational access and support for all students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 658: An Act relative to educator training to create educational equity for gifted and beyond grade-level children

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Kelly W. Pease relative to educator training for gifted and beyond grade-level children. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates educator training to create equity for gifted students, advancing educational access and program quality for a specific student group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 320: An Act relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 320) of Brendan P. Crighton, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Manny Cruz for legislation relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates training/assessment of school interpreters to improve access for language learners, directly enhancing educational access per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 514: An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 514) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for school children with disabilities. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly improves communication opportunities for school children with disabilities, directly enhancing educational access and support for students with disabilities in K-12 settings.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 370: An Act relative to educator pay

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to require that all public school educators are paid not less than a living wage as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates living wage for public school educators, directly supporting teacher compensation and retention in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates living wage for public school educators, directly increasing compensation and advancing worker pay standards per MIT calculator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Minimum Wage

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 754: An Act relative to teacher certification

By Representatives Zlotnik of Gardner and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 754) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik relative to teacher certification. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses teacher certification standards, a core element of educator quality and program effectiveness within education policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 532: An Act relative to the teacher leadership program

By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 532) of Manny Cruz for legislation to establish a teacher leadership program. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a teacher leadership program to strengthen educator roles and support educational quality within K-12 education framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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