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An Act to promote social-emotional learning | H432 | HD1305 | 193 | {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:40:50.983'} | [{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:40:50.9833333'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H432/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 432) of Ruth B. Balser, Vanna Howard and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to encourage strategies to develop school students’ social-emotional learning competencies. Education. | SECTION 1: Section 38G of chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “styles,” in line 251, the following words:- “strategies to develop students’ social-emotional learning competencies, including self-awareness, self-managemen... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities | H433 | HD473 | 193 | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:03:25.157'} | [{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:03:25.1566667'}, {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H433/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 433) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for school children with disabilities. Education. | Notwithstanding any general or special law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the board of elementary and secondary education shall repromulgate 603 CMR 7.03(3) as necessary to establish the requirement that all approved programs for teachers include instruction on the appropriate use of augmentative and alternativ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing employee screening requirements in schools to prevent child sexual abuse | H434 | HD1909 | 193 | {'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:14:16.02'} | [{'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:14:16.02'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H434/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 434) of Natalie M. Blais, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish employee screening requirements in schools to prevent child sexual abuse. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 38R the following new section:-
Section 38R1/2. Screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct.
For the purposes of this secti... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to compulsory full-day kindergarten | H435 | HD1906 | 193 | {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:29:18.203'} | [{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:29:18.2033333'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H435/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 435) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to compulsory full-day kindergarten. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1B of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 117-120, inclusive, the twenty-first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:
The board shall establish the permissible and mandatory ages for scho... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to achieve universal pre-kindergarten | H436 | HD1911 | 193 | {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:47:47.503'} | [{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:47:47.5033333'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H436/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 436) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish universal pre-kindergarten commission and dedicate funding for pre-kindergarten offerings. Education. | Section 13 of chapter 15D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsections: -
(e) The Universal Pre-Kindergarten Commission.
(1) Establishment of the Commission. There shall be a special commission for the purpose of making an investigation and... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings | H437 | HD1915 | 193 | {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:10:04.847'} | [{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:10:04.8466667'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legisla... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H437/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following section:
Section 37. Training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
(1) The following words, unless the context clearly indicates oth... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reduce barriers to education and career opportunities | H438 | HD1916 | 193 | {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:16:33.917'} | [{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:16:33.9166667'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H438/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 438) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to competency determination and high school diplomas. Education. | Subsection (i) of section 1D of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the second sentence, in line 64, the following sentences: -
“Students who have demonstrated competency under this section by passing the state’s assessment tests, the Massa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finance | H439 | HD1917 | 193 | {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:26:58.097'} | [{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:26:58.0966667'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H439/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 439) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finances. Education. | Section 89 of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking paragraph (ff) and inserting in place thereof the following:
(ff) Commonwealth charter schools shall be funded as follows: the commonwealth shall pay a tuition amount to the charter school, which s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve emergency service access in Cummington | H44 | HD4019 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:09:46.007'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:09:46.0066667'}, {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P... | {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:09:46.007'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H44/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 44) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Paul W. Mark relative to the use of Department of Conservation and Recreation land for emergency service access in the town of Cummington. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of conservation and recreation shall work in coordination with the town of Cummington fire department to create and maintain a new utility task vehicle, also known as a utility terrain vehicle, (UTV) trail from Hendricks road along E... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act for equitable workforce development | H440 | HD3617 | 193 | {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:49:46.583'} | [{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:49:46.5833333'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H440/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 440) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to admissions to vocational-technical schools or vocational-technical programs to provide for equitable workforce development. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 74 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 5B the following section: -
Section 5C. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: “Eligible applicant”, a student that meets the requ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act modernizing school construction | H441 | HD1719 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:50:09.85'} | [{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:50:09.85'}, {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RME1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H441/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 441) of Daniel Cahill relative to school construction. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 35BB of chapter 10 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 7 and 8, the figure “1” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- 2.
SECTION 2. Chapter 70 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a special education funding reform commission | H442 | HD2596 | 193 | {'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:55:40.98'} | [{'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:55:40.98'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H442/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 442) of Daniel R. Carey, Vanna Howard and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to special education funding reform. Education. | There shall be a Special Education Financing Commission to review the Commonwealth’s system for financing special education and make recommendations for a more equitable system that provides adequate funding to local school districts to meet the costs of providing high quality education to students with disabilities.
... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring food allergen certification in vocational schools | H443 | HD1628 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:32:34.517'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:32:34.5166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H443/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 443) of Tackey Chan relative to requiring food allergen certification in vocational schools. Education. | Chapter 74 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 14B the following new section:-
Section 14C. Each student of the culinary arts program shall be required to complete and receive the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s food allergen certification as part of the completion of said pr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expand the use of career and academic plans | H444 | HD4042 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:19:51.73'} | [{'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:19:51.73'}, {'Id': 'EAR1', 'Name': 'Estela A. Reyes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EAR1', 'Resp... | {'Id': 'EAR1', 'Name': 'Estela A. Reyes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EAR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:26:10.62'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H444/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Reyes of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 444) of Manny Cruz, Estela A. Reyes and others for legislation to expand the use of career and academic plans. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws is amended by adding the following two new sections:-
Section 100. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“college and career pathway program”, a high school based program, designated by the department of elementary a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expand access to computer science coursework | H445 | HD3571 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:01:07.33'} | [{'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:01:07.33'}, {'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'Res... | {'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:01:07.33'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H445/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 445) of Manny Cruz, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to expand access to computer science coursework in public schools. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws is amended by inserting after section 99 the following section:-
Section 100. Computer Science Education
(a) Every public high school in the commonwealth shall offer at least one foundational computer science course and ensure that every student has the capacity to acces... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to student voice | H446 | HD3537 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:48:29.337'} | [{'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:48:29.3366667'}, {'Id': 'CJW1', 'Name': 'Christopher J. Worrell', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | {'Id': 'CJW1', 'Name': 'Christopher J. Worrell', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:14:59.507'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H446/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 446) of Manny Cruz and Christopher J. Worrell relative to members of student advisory committees. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 38m of chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out in the 2nd paragraph the words :-“ex-officio, non voting member” and replacing them with the word “voting member” .
Further amends Section 38m of chapter 71 “shall serve without compensation”, and replacing them with the “sha... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs | H447 | HD651 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T11:20:00.657'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T11:20:00.6566667'}, {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T11:20:00.657'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H447/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 447) of Josh S. Cutler, Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 76 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 22. (a) A student who participates in an activity or program sponsored by Massachusetts 4-H shall be credited as present by the school in which the student is enrolled in the same manner as an educational field trip... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act insuring adequate minimum school aid | H448 | HD108 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-06T12:57:38.91'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-06T12:57:38.91'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H448/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 448) of Josh S. Cutler relative to the minimum amount of school aid available to municipalities. Education. | Section 2 of Chapter 70 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the definition of “Minimum aid” and inserting in place thereof the following:-
''Minimum aid'', the amount of minimum state school aid available to a municipality in any fiscal year shall be no less than one hundred dollars multiplied by the d... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act clarifying the rights of employees in education collaboratives | H449 | HD528 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-06T12:57:02.053'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-06T12:57:02.0533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H449/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 449) of Josh S. Cutler relative to the rights of employees in education collaboratives. Education. | Section 4E of chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence after the first sentence in the ninth paragraph:-
The provisions of sections forty-one, forty-two, forty-two D and forty-three of chapter 71 shall apply to each category of empl... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to provide sentencing parity in criminal law | H45 | HD2097 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:23:03.107'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:23:03.1066667'}, {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%... | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-21T19:17:14.493'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H45/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 45) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to provide sentencing parity in criminal law. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 265 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out in, in lines 2 through 4, the words "or in the commission or attempted commission of a crime punishable with death or imprisonment for life,".
SECTION 2. Said section 1 of said sectio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to state reimbursement for non-district vocational school transportation costs | H450 | HD1385 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:34:44.203'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:34:44.2033333'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H450/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 450) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to state reimbursement for non-district vocational school transportation costs. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 8A of chapter 74 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the words “, subject to appropriation,”.
SECTION 2. Said section 8A of said chapter 74 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is further amended by striking out, in lines 1... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to healthy school lunches | H451 | HD3770 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:24:10.04'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:24:10.04'}, {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'Respons... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H451/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Michael S. Day relative to nutrition in public schools. Education. | Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 15IIIIII, the following section:-
Section 15JJJJJJ.The governor shall annually issue a proclamatio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to recess for elementary school children | H452 | HD510 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:57:45.973'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:57:45.9733333'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H452/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 452) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to recess for elementary school children. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1G of Chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new paragraph:-
All children in grades kindergarten through five attending public schools shall receive supervised, safe, and unstructured free-play rece... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enhancing learning in the early school years through a ban on school exclusion in pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade | H453 | HD532 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:59:17.803'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:59:17.8033333'}, {'Id': 'REH1', 'Name': 'Russell E. Holmes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H453/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 453) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to ban school exclusion in pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade. Education. | SECTION 1. The General Court hereby finds and declares that:
(1) to give students, especially the most vulnerable, the ability to be prepared for post third grade—an important educational milestone—students must be in school to learn during the prekindergarten to third grade years;
(2) the department of elementa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts | H454 | HD2251 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:13:00.32'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:13:00.32'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SN... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H454/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 454) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to ensure equitable access to education and special education services for all students. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1I of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the fifth paragraph the following paragraph: -
In order for the department to: address educational inequities through a data-driven approach; report data in a manner that specifie... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to providing health education in schools | H455 | HD2834 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:39:26.393'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:39:26.3933333'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H455/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 455) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing health education in schools. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1D of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “languages”, in line 7, the following words:- , health education
SECTION 2. Paragraph 3 of said section 1D of said chapter 69, as so appearing, is hereby further amended b... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare | H456 | HD3080 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T08:37:04.533'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T08:37:04.5333333'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H456/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 456) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare administered by the Department of Early Education and Care. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1A of Chapter 15D, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following definitions:--
“Family, Friend and Neighbor Care” or “FFN Care” means child care which is exempt from licensure by the department because the individual caregiver either provides care in the ... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to enhance the availability of affordable, high-quality childcare provided by family, friends and neighbors, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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An Act parental rights legislation | H457 | HD2341 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:56:04.873'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Thomas Durfee', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:56:04.8733333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H457/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of Thomas Durfee that local public schools and school committees be authorized to reject any and all guidance and directives from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education. | Local public school jurisdictions and school committees have the right to reject any and all guidance and directives from DESE entirely or at the line item level without any fear of reprisal in the form of faculty and administration losing their licensure, criminal referrals of faculty, administration or school commit... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to parental rights in education | H458 | HD2536 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:45:08.6'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Carol Mattes', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:45:08.6'}, {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:42:49.5666667'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'J... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H458/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Carol Mattes and others relative to parental rights in education. Education. | An act relating to parental rights in education; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; requiring district school boards to adopt procedures that comport with certain provisions of law for notifying a student's parent of specified information; requiring such procedures to reinforce the fundamental right of parents to make decis... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to creating statutes relating to requiring school boards to make information about learning materials and educational activities used for pupil instruction available to the public | H459 | HD3522 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:11:57.16'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Les Molyneaux', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:11:57.16'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H459/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 459) of Les Molyneaux relative to requiring school boards to make information about learning materials and educational activities used for pupil instruction available to the public. Education. | This bill requires each Municipal School Board or Public Charter School Board to prominently post on the home page of its Internet site information related to learning materials and educational activities used in pupil instruction in the school district and any procedure or policy in effect that applies to the documen... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to an ADA paratransit program riders' bill of rights | H46 | HD3982 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:53:22.403'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:53:22.4033333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H46/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 46) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to an Americans with Disabilities paratransit program. Transportation. | SECTION 1. Chapter 161B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 15N. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
"Paratransit program", an Americ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to public health transparency in schools | H460 | HD3557 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:59:33.283'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Thomas Durfee', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:59:33.2833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H460/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 460) of Thomas Durfee relative to online public health information transparency in schools. Education. | Section 1A of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the twentieth paragraph the following paragraph:-
“The commissioner shall provide guidance and directives to the board relating to the public health and safety of students, faculty, and staff... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education | H461 | HD4055 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:40:11.913'} | [{'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:40:11.9133333'}, {'Id': 'KWP1', 'Name': 'Kelly W. Pease', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KW... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H461/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 461) of David F. DeCoste and Kelly W. Pease relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education. | SECTION 1. The first sentence of Section 32A of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “primarily” the following words:-involves human sexual education or human sexuality issues and shall adopt a policy ensuring notification to a parent ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education | H462 | HD4058 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:41:15.257'} | [{'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:41:15.2566667'}, {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H462/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 462) of David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Kelly W. Pease relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education. | SECTION 1. The first sentence of Section 32A of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “primarily” the following words:-involves human sexual education or human sexuality issues and shall adopt a policy ensuring notification to a parent ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education | H463 | HD4061 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:42:10.343'} | [{'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:42:10.3433333'}, {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H463/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 463) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to securing parental consent for human sexuality education. Education. | SECTION 1. The first sentence of Section 32A of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “primarily” the following words:-involves human sexual education or human sexuality issues and shall adopt a policy ensuring notification to a parent ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing hands-only CPR training and the use of defibrillators | H464 | HD1086 | 193 | {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:54:43.053'} | [{'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:54:43.0533333'}, {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:55:24.533'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H464/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 464) of Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to require schools to provide training on hands-only CPR and the use of defibrillators. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 2C, the following section:-
Section 2D. Each school district in the commonwealth shall provide instruction in hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator as part of the existing ph... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing comprehensive school counseling programs | H465 | HD3568 | 193 | {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:28:44.187'} | [{'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:28:44.1866667'}, {'Id': 'RMH2', 'Name': 'Ryan M. Hamilton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | {'Id': 'RMH2', 'Name': 'Ryan M. Hamilton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:28:44.187'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H465/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Carol A. Doherty, Ryan M. Hamilton and others relative to establishing comprehensive school counseling programs. Education. | Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting the following:-
“Each public school district shall develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that adheres to the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and ensures ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools | H466 | HD692 | 193 | {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:28:50.743'} | [{'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:28:50.7433333'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H466/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 466) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to the inclusion of American Sign Language in public schools. Education. | Section 1. Section 2B of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by, in line 8, striking out the word “may” and in place thereof, inserting the word “shall.”
Section 2. Section 2B of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereb... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health | H467 | HD2208 | 193 | {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:26:04.853'} | [{'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:26:04.8533333'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H467/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 467) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 76 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in line 25, after the words “any period of six months”, the following:-
“, provided that a school shall excuse absences due to mental health symptoms in the same manner that absences are ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth | H468 | HD2244 | 193 | {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:46:20.813'} | [{'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:46:20.8133333'}, {'Id': 'BWM1', 'Name': 'Brian W. Murray', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/B... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H468/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 468) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) on creating a more diversified teaching workforce. Education. | SECTION 1. (a) Whereas it has been determined that minority students face numerous obstacles particularly in gateway cities; and whereas there is increasing evidence that minority students benefit from having teachers from their same ethnic background and community; and whereas teachers of color make up only about ten... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a green and healthy schools working group and implementation plan | H469 | HD3203 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T14:42:55.157'} | [{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T14:42:55.1566667'}, {'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H469/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 469) of Mindy Domb and Carol A. Doherty for legislation to assure schools provide students with an environment that is conducive to learning. Education. | The department of public health shall convene an interagency working group on Green and Healthy Schools for the Coming Decades. The working group shall advise commonwealth agencies, local officials, school districts, parents and the public concerning steps to assure that all schools provide students with a healthy env... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects | H47 | HD47 | 193 | {'Id': 'GOV7', 'Name': 'Maura T. Healey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/GOV7', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-30T10:59:34.477'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H47/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | null | SECTION 1. To provide for supplementing certain items in the general appropriation act and other appropriation acts for fiscal year 2023, the sums set forth in section 2 are hereby appropriated from the General Fund unless specifically designated otherwise in this act or in those appropriation acts, for the several p... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purposes, which are to make supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2023 and to make certain changes in law, each of which is immediately necessary to carry out those appropriations or to accomplish other important public purposes, therefore it is... | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act concerning climate science education | H470 | HD3596 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:16:47.853'} | [{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:16:47.8533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H470/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 470) of Mindy Domb relative to climate science education and establishing a climate science education trust fund. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 2AAAAAA the following section:-
Section 2BBBBBB. (a) (1) To achieve, promote and support the instruction of climate science education for K-12 public school students in districts across the commonwealth, there shall be established... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring immunizations against preventable diseases | H471 | HD950 | 193 | {'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:09:49.777'} | [{'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:09:49.7766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H471/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 471) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., relative to requiring immunizations against preventable diseases for school admittance. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 15 of chapter 76 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
No child shall, except as hereinafter provided, be admitted to school except upon presentation of a phy... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J14', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J14'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to improved special needs transportation and student safety, "John's Law" | H472 | HD2620 | 193 | {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:05:47.11'} | [{'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:05:47.11'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H472/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 472) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to transportation of special needs students. Education. | Chapter 71B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting after section 8 the following section:
Section 8A. (a) As used in this section, the term “special transportation van” shall mean a van, bus, or other motor vehicle used exclusively or primarily to transport scho... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a personal financial literacy curriculum in schools | H473 | HD2345 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD2', 'Name': 'Peter J. Durant', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:58:16.07'} | [{'Id': 'PJD2', 'Name': 'Peter J. Durant', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:58:16.07'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H473/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to establishing a personal financial literacy curriculum in schools. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 69 of the General Laws, as amended by section 2 of chapter 240 of the acts of 2020, is hereby further amended by inserting after section 1O the following section:-
Section 1P. To equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to become self-supporting and to enable students to make critica... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to student representative voting rights | H474 | HD2806 | 193 | {'Id': 'TFB1', 'Name': 'Tricia Farley-Bouvier', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TFB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T17:16:35.147'} | [{'Id': 'TFB1', 'Name': 'Tricia Farley-Bouvier', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TFB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T17:16:35.1466667'}, {'Id': 'JAG2', 'Name': 'Judith A. Garcia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H474/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 474) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to student representative voting rights on school committees. Education. | Chapter 71 Section 38M of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by striking the words “Said chairperson shall be an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the school committee, without the right to attend executive sessions unless such right is expressly granted by the individual scho... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to testing requirements for veterans who wish to become educators | H475 | HD3574 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJF1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Finn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:30:04.737'} | [{'Id': 'MJF1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Finn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:30:04.7366667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H475/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 475) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to testing requirements for veterans who wish to become educators. Education. | Section 38G of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as amended by section 22 of chapter 226 of the acts of 2014, is hereby further amended by adding the following paragraph:-
Any veteran, as defined by clause Forty-third of section 7 of chapter 4, who is administered a test established pursuant to this section required ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for alternatives to fines for failure to send | H476 | HD3113 | 193 | {'Id': 'CAF1', 'Name': 'Carole A. Fiola', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:42:59.507'} | [{'Id': 'CAF1', 'Name': 'Carole A. Fiola', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:42:59.5066667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H476/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 476) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to providing for alternative penalties for failure to send children to school. Education. | Section 2 of chapter 76 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
Notwithstanding any general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the court may, as an alternative to the fine provided herein, order a person in control of a child and the child described in section 1, wh... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth | H477 | HD3026 | 193 | {'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T22:10:05.477'} | [{'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T22:10:05.4766667'}, {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H477/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education. | Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 98 the following section:-
Section 99. (a) The board of elementary and secondary education shall promulgate regulations to ensure that no public school uses an athletic team name, logo, or mascot which names, refers to, represents, or is ass... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reduce disparities created by exclusionary school discipline policies | H478 | HD3883 | 193 | {'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:08:25.67'} | [{'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:08:25.67'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H478/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 478) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to reduce disparities created by exclusionary school discipline policies. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 37H of Chapter 71 as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the following subsection (g) -:
(h) Any school board may include in its code of student conduct a dress or grooming code. Any dress or grooming code included in a school board's code of student condu... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to vocational and trade school classes for public school students | H479 | HD3490 | 193 | {'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:06:29.27'} | [{'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:06:29.27'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H479/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 479) of Paul K. Frost relative to vocational and trade school classes for public school students. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 74 of General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 7C the following new Section:-
Section 7D. Non-vocational and trade public high schools and middle schools may provide vocational and trade learning for students who are unable to attend a r... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An annual report of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (under sections 21, 102 and 103 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws) relative to the percentum change in the average cost-of-living as shown by the United States consumer price index for the year 2023 compared with such index for the year 2022 | H48 | HD48 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission', 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T15:18:08.473'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H48/DocumentHistoryActions | Report | An annual report of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (under sections 21, 102 and 103 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws) relative to the percentum change in the average cost-of-living as shown by the United States consumer price index for the year 2023 compared with such index for the year 2022. ... | null | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for mandatory recess time in elementary schools | H480 | HD3491 | 193 | {'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:07:15.57'} | [{'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:07:15.57'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H480/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 480) of Paul K. Frost relative to mandatory recess time in elementary schools. Education. | Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 4A, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, the following section:-
Section 4B. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no public elementary school shall decrease the amount of time it allots and provides to students ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to educational freedom | H481 | HD139 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:18:37.15'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:18:37.15'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H481/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 481) of Paul McAuliffe for legislation to create promise scholarship accounts composed of state funds deposited on behalf of participating students to be used for qualified education expenses. Education. | Chapter 15 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 67. (a) As used in sections 67 through 74, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings:
“Account” or “promise scholarship account”, a consumer directed account and composed of state funds deposited on b... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to school committee oversight | H482 | HD141 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:20:44.717'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:20:44.7166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H482/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 482) of Paul McAuliffe relative to school committee oversight of courses of study including courses concerning sexually transmitted infections. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 97 the following section:-
Section 98. School Committees shall ensure that the courses of study prescribed by law and by the rules of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are carried out.
(a) The school committee... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to wages for substitute teacher | H483 | HD166 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:49:36.56'} | [{'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:49:36.56'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H483/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 483) of William C. Galvin relative to wages for substitute teachers. Education. | (a) Teachers employed in a public elementary or secondary school as substitute teachers shall not be paid less per day than either 85 per cent of 1/185 th of the salary of a beginning teacher who holds a bachelor's degree or a wage less than the per hour wage set forth in section 1 of chapter 151, whichever is greater... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to regulate school enrollment | H484 | HD1336 | 193 | {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:11:03.09'} | [{'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:11:03.09'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H484/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 484) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish an opt-out admissions lottery process for charter schools. Education. | Subsection (n) of Section 89 of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012
Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence and inserting in place thereof
the following two sentences:-
Enrollment in a commonwealth charter school shall use an opt-out admissions lottery process ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote fairness between traditional public schools and regional vocational schools | H485 | HD1337 | 193 | {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:10:24.367'} | [{'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:10:24.3666667'}, {'Id': 'NJO1', 'Name': 'Norman J. Orrall', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H485/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 485) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish parity in funding for regional vocational school districts and traditional public school districts. Education. | Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6 of Chapter 70 of the General laws, no regional vocational school district shall receive an annual contribution from a member municipality greater than the percentage increase appropriated for the member’s traditional public school district’s annual budget percentage increase... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve authorizing a study of starting times and schedules | H486 | HD212 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:10:41.753'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:10:41.7533333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legisl... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H486/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 486) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for an investigation by a task force relative to the effect of school day start times for middle and secondary school students. Education. | Resolved, That the department of elementary and secondary education shall convene an educational task force to review the effect of school day start times for middle school and secondary school students. The task force shall consist of: the commissioner of elementary and secondary education or a designee who shall ser... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to establishing the gateway city public school driver education program | H487 | HD2960 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:24:27.973'} | [{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:24:27.9733333'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H487/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 487) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Michelle M. DuBois relative to establishing the gateway city public school driver education program. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 2QQQQQ the following section:-
Section 2RRRRR. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Gateway City Public School Driver Education Trust Fund, administered by the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to eliminate the use of the mcas for high school graduation | H488 | HD2967 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:37:15.873'} | [{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:37:15.8733333'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H488/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 488) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Vanna Howard for legislation to eliminate the use of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Test for high school graduation. Education. | Section 1D of chapter 69 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “graduation”, in line 64, the following words:- ; provided, however, that the Massachusetts comprehensive assessment system test or other state-developed, standardized test shall not be a component of the competency determinati... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth | H489 | HD2794 | 193 | {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:47:53.437'} | [{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:47:53.4366667'}, {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:47:53.437'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H489/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Educat... | SECTION 1. The seventh paragraph of section 22N of chapter 7 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:-
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, early education and care providers contracting with the department of early education and ca... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
A communication from the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission PERAC (under the provisions of Section 50 of Chapter 7 of the General Laws) submitting proposed amendments to the rules and regulations governing retirement of public employees in Massachusetts (840 CMR 3.00 and 13.00). | H49 | HD49 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': 'PERAC', 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T14:57:26.823'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H49/DocumentHistoryActions | Communication | Report of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (pursuant to Section 50 of Chapter 7 of the General Laws) submitting amendments to the rules and regulations governing retirement of public employees in Massachusetts, Internal Revenue Code Compliance Provisions (840 CMR 3.00) and Rollovers for Service ... | null | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools | H490 | HD227 | 193 | {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T10:59:20.403'} | [{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T10:59:20.4033333'}, {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H490/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 490) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Natalie M. Higgins relative to emergency stock supply of epinephrine in schools. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 8A of Chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in line 25 after the word "resuscitation" the following:- the administration of epi-pens.
SECTION 2. Section 54B of chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the third... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to science curriculum standards | H491 | HD752 | 193 | {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:25:16.563'} | [{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:25:16.5633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H491/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to science curriculum standards. Education. | Section 1. Section 1D of Chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 31, after the word "States" the following:-
The standards for the subject of science shall include only peer-reviewed and age-appropriate subject matter; provided, (1) peer-revi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring instruction in CPR and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation | H492 | HD774 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:44:13.847'} | [{'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:44:13.8466667'}, {'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H492/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 492) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. Education. | The second paragraph of section 1L of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding, in line 30, after the word “resuscitation” the following−
and the use of automatic external defibrillators. Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to child suicide | H493 | HD784 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:54:39.65'} | [{'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:54:39.65'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H493/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 493) of Patricia A. Haddad, Alan Silvia and Michelle M. DuBois for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to child suicide. Education. | Resolved, that a special commission is hereby established for the purpose of making an investigation and study relative to strategies for suicide prevention and the resources necessary to assist elementary and secondary schools in identifying and assisting children at risk. The special commission shall consist of 11 m... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for mental health professionals in public schools | H494 | HD2892 | 193 | {'Id': 'RMH2', 'Name': 'Ryan M. Hamilton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:52:14.753'} | [{'Id': 'RMH2', 'Name': 'Ryan M. Hamilton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:52:14.7533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H494/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 494) of Ryan M. Hamilton relative to providing for mental health professionals in public schools. Education. | Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 53A the following section:-
Section 53A½. (a) Each school district shall appoint 1 or more full time school psychologists and 1 or more full time school social workers to provide mental health services to all students attending a public scho... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act empowering students and schools to thrive | H495 | HD3162 | 193 | {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:17:58.09'} | [{'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:17:58.09'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1'... | {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:17:58.09'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H495/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of James K. Hawkins, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the comprehensive support and improvement of schools. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1D of chapter 69 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out subsection (i), as appearing in the XXXX Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(i) The ''competency determination'' shall be based on the academic standards and curriculum frameworks for t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education across the Commonwealth | H496 | HD339 | 193 | {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:52:03.02'} | [{'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:52:03.02'}, {'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H496/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education in the Commonwealth. Education. | Chapter 69 of the General Laws is hereby further amended by inserting after section 1Q the following new section:-
Section 1R. Elementary and Secondary Interdisciplinary Climate Justice Education
(a) The board shall direct the commissioner to revise and update curriculum standards for the subjects of science, tech... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the promotion of mental health education | H497 | HD1219 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:45:45.217'} | [{'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:45:45.2166667'}, {'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | {'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:45:45.217'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H497/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Natalie M. Higgins, Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to the promotion of mental health education in public schools. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 3 of Chapter 71 is hereby amended by striking the first sentence and inserting in place the following:- “Physical and mental health education shall be taught as required subjects in all grades for all students in the public schools for the purpose of promoting the physical and mental well-being of s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum | H498 | HD746 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:04:07.783'} | [{'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:04:07.8'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JP... | {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:04:07.783'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H498/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum in public schools. Education. | The third paragraph of section 1D of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the second sentence the following sentence:- The standards shall include sufficient instruction on the histories, roles, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, tran... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act concerning athletic activities of students with disabilities | H499 | HD1948 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:23:46.367'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:23:46.3666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H499/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 499) of Kevin G. Honan relative to athletic activities of students with disabilities. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2018 official edition is hereby amended by inserting after section 94 the following new section: —
“Section 95: (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: —
“Adapted... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Legislative recommendations of the Office of the Inspector General | H5 | HD5 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Office of the Inspector General', 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-02T13:05:44.32'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H5/DocumentHistoryActions | Letter of Transmittal | null | null | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Report in part of the special committee of the House to examine the returns of the votes for Representative in the several representative districts of the Commonwealth relative to the first Middlesex District | H50 | HD1009 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Returns of Votes', 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T18:55:12.487'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H50/DocumentHistoryActions | Report | null | null | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act concerning Asian Pacific Islander Desi American history education | H500 | HD2671 | 193 | {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:22:29.6'} | [{'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:22:29.6'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'Resp... | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:22:29.6'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H500/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 500) of Vanna Howard, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to include Asian Pacific Islander Desi American history education in school curriculum. Education. | SECTION 1. There shall be included in the 2023-2024 school year curriculum and all subsequent curriculums learning, discussion, and exploration into the history of APIDA individuals, and their history relating to the United States. This instruction of both local and national history will serve to give all students a m... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to universal prekindergarten access | H501 | HD4046 | 193 | {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:33:37.137'} | [{'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:33:37.1366667'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H501/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 501) of Vanna Howard and others relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15D of the general laws, as appearing in the 2018 official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 13 the following section:-
Section 13A. (a) The department of early education and care, in consultation with the department of elementary and secondary education, shall develop and admi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to independent child protection | H502 | HD558 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:44:17.16'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:44:17.16'}, {'Id': 'A_S1', 'Name': 'Alan Silvia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_S1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H502/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 502) of Steven S. Howitt and Alan Silvia relative to education costs of children with disabilities. Education. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, if a child with a disability for whom a school committee currently provides or arranges for the provision of special education in an approved private day or residential school placement, including placement in a pediatric nursing home or his/her pa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to special education reimbursement programs | H503 | HD560 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:44:46.807'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:44:46.8066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H503/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 503) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to increase reimbursements for certain special education programs. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 5A of Chapter 71B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking in line 46 “ 75 per cent” and inserting thereof the following words: -
“90 per cent”
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An Act relative to environmental science in public school curriculums | H504 | HD2811 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:32:06.627'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Connor Pozzi', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:32:06.6266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H504/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 504) of Connor Pozzi relative to environmental science in public school curriculums. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1D of Chapter 69 is hereby amended by inserting after the word 'technology' in line 5, the following words:- 'including the major principles of environmental science.'
SECTION 2. Section 1D is further amended by striking out, in lines 41-42, the words 'the major principles of environmental scienc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve and enhance the Advisory Board to the Massachusetts School Building Authority | H505 | HD1979 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:38:50.463'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:38:50.4633333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H505/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 505) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the advisory board to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 3A of Chapter 70B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by substituting the number "17" to "19" and by adding after the words: "Massachusetts Association of School Committees, Inc." the following: "Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators, I... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam | H506 | HD2048 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:18:36.443'} | [{'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-26T18:39:04.3833333'}, {'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H506/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 506) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and others relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam. Education. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of elementary and secondary education shall issue a report on the feasibility and costs associated with non-public school students and home-schooled students in grade 10 voluntarily taking the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment S... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to emergency stock epinephrine in schools | H507 | HD2066 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:58:54.353'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:58:54.3533333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H507/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 507) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 54B of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the third paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following:—
Notwithstanding any general or special law or regulation to the contrary, each school shall maintain a stock supply of ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to an educational unfunded mandate task force | H508 | HD2085 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:02:41.54'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:02:41.54'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H508/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 508) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to provide for investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the state mandates placed on public schools and districts. Education. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be an educational mandate task force to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. The task force shall consist of 11 members: the house and senate chairs of the joint committee on educati... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to parental notification | H509 | HD2086 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:10:47.257'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:10:47.2566667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H509/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 509) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to parental options of enrolling children in elective courses involving sexual education rather than opting out of mandatory courses. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 32A of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the section in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 32A. Every city, town, regional school district, or vocational school district implementing... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act financing the immediate economic revitalization, community development, and housing needs of the Commonwealth | H51 | HD2285 | 193 | {'Id': 'GOV7', 'Name': 'Maura T. Healey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/GOV7', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:58:44.687'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H51/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | null | null | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to finance improvements to the commonwealth’s economic, community development and housing infrastructure and promote economic opportunity, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservati... | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to foundation budget review commission permanence | H510 | HD2092 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:00:56.017'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:00:56.0166667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H510/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 510) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to permanently establish the Foundation Budget Review Commission. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 4 of chapter 70 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking section 4 in its entirety, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 4. There shall be a foundation budget review commission to review, every 5 years, the way foundati... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing an educational mandate task force | H511 | HD189 | 193 | {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:55:52.223'} | [{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:55:52.2233333'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H511/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 511) of Hannah Kane and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. Education. | SECTION 1. There shall be an educational mandate task force to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. The task force shall consist of 11 members: the house and senate chairs of the joint committee on education, or their designees, who shall serve as the co-chairs of... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to allow for school districts to collect a fee associated with nonresident pupil transportation | H512 | HD190 | 193 | {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:53:19.853'} | [{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:53:19.8533333'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H512/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 512) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to authorize school districts to collect fees associated with nonresident pupil transportation. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 8A of Chapter 74 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the section and inserting in place thereof the following:-
Section 8A. A school district may charge a fee for transportation for students in grades 7-12 who attend an out of district ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure the health and safety of children | H513 | HD252 | 193 | {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:54:45.927'} | [{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:54:45.9266667'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H513/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 513) of Hannah Kane and others that the Department of Early Education and Care promulgate regulations requiring that private child care programs ensure that license-exempt programs serving infants through kindergarten-age children comply ... | SECTION 1. Section 1A of chapter 15D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition “Preschool-aged” the following definition:-
“Private child care program,” a program or facility operated on a regular basis as part of a private, organized educati... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to tuition-free universal full-day kindergarten | H514 | HD1677 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:36:02.553'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:36:02.5533333'}, {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:36:02.553'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H514/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Kearney of Scituate and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 514) of Patrick Joseph Kearney, Simon Cataldo and others relative to tuition-free universal full-day kindergarten. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 2KKKKK, as inserted by section 1 of chapter 254 of the acts of 2020, the following section:-
Section 2LLLLL. (a) There shall be a Universal Full-Day Kindergarten Trust Fund, hereinafter called the fund, for the purposes of providi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth | H515 | HD2781 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T14:09:03.93'} | [{'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-07T15:44:01.6266667'}, {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H515/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to educational rights for incarcerated youth. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 39 of chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the first sentence and inserting in place thereof the following: -
A qualified student enrolled in a public secondary school, including school-age children in the care or custody of the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to remodel public school athletics through social-emotional learning | H516 | HD686 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:19:56.567'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:19:56.5666667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCD... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H516/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Kay Khan and others relative to the implementation of social and emotional learning curricula in middle and high school athletic programs. Education. | Section 37O of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:-
(o) The department of elementary and secondary education shall publish, on or before June 30, 2024, guidelines for the implementation of social and emotional lea... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to safer schools | H517 | HD2273 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:42:56.023'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:42:56.0233333'}, {'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAD1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H517/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 517) of Kay Khan and Samantha Montaño relative to school-based security personnel and the promotion of holistic school health and safety practices. Education. | SECTION 1. Section 37P of Chapter 71, as appearing in section 79 of Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020, is hereby amended by striking out the fifth paragraph of subsection (b) and inserting the following words:-
The model memorandum of understanding shall expressly state that school resource officers, and any special ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to equity and inclusion in education | H518 | HD2416 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:29:02.11'} | [{'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:29:02.11'}, {'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/G_C2'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H518/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 518) of Meghan Kilcoyne, Gerard J. Cassidy and James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to learning at a level commensurate with demonstrated achievement. Education. | Section 1 of Chapter 69 of the General laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out item (4) and inserting in place thereof the following words, effective July 1, 2023:
“(4) an effective mechanism in the form of a computer-adaptive assessment with a high enough ceiling and low ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act concerning equitable state summative assessments of students | H519 | HD2418 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:30:42.083'} | [{'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:30:42.0833333'}, {'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H519/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 519) of Meghan Kilcoyne and Gerard J. Cassidy relative to educational performance goals. Education. | Section 1 of Chapter 69 of the General laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out item (4) and inserting in place thereof the following words, effective July 1, 2021:
“(4) to provide equity in opportunity for all children to reach their full potential, an effective mechanism ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act financing improvements to municipal roads and bridges | H52 | HD2311 | 193 | {'Id': 'GOV7', 'Name': 'Maura T. Healey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/GOV7', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:13:47.323'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H52/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | null | null | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to finance improvements to the Commonwealth’s transportation system, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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An Act relative to equitable accelerated learning opportunities for public school students | H520 | HD2419 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:34:57.307'} | [{'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:34:57.3066667'}, {'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H520/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 520) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to equitable learning opportunities for public school students. Education. | Section 1B of Chapter 69 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting after the 25th paragraph the following paragraphs:
“The board of elementary and secondary education shall establish regulations regarding, in the K-12 public schools of the Commonwealth, the use of... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to educator training to create educational equity for gifted and beyond grade-level children | H521 | HD2422 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:36:12.76'} | [{'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:36:12.76'}, {'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/G_C2'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H521/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 521) of Meghan Kilcoyne, Gerard J. Cassidy and James C. Arena-DeRosa that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to establish a professional development program in gifted and talented education. Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 70 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following new section:
“Section 16. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish a professional development program in gifted and talented education which will provide acc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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