By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to cancel the administration of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System or any other named statewide standardized assessment during the 2020-2021 school year. Education.
By Representatives Cronin of Easton and Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 560) of Claire D. Cronin, Gerard J. Cassidy and others for legislation to establish a gateway low income student trust fund for certain school districts impacted by the change in the low-income enrollment measurement in the foundation budget. Education.
By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Carlos González and others for legislation to provided that the MCAS test or other state-developed standardized tests shall not be a component of the competency determination for high school graduation. Education.
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 616) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to the promotion of mental health education. Education.
By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 716) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to award school districts and individual schools that show excellence in producing and promoting civics projects. Education.
By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 558) of Daniel R. Carey and Christina A. Minicucci relative to establishing a special education funding reform commission. Education.
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 568) of Marjorie C. Decker, Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to place a moratorium on certain elementary and secondary education testing during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Education.
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 570) of Marjorie C. Decker, Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to place a moratorium on high stakes testing and to direct the State Auditor to investigate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1158) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to auto insurance costs for traditionally low-and moderate income communities. Financial Services.
By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 288) of Carlos González and others relative to a micro-business stimulus package due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Development and Small Businesses.
