H298
An Act to promote school centered neighborhood development
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Bill overview
This bill aims to encourage the development of neighborhoods around schools. It seeks to foster community growth and investment by connecting school resources and activities with the surrounding areas. The legislation intends to create a more integrated and beneficial environment for students, families, and local businesses. It’s designed to support sustainable and equitable neighborhood development centered on educational institutions.
Key provisions
- Promotes development around schools.
- Encourages community investment in areas surrounding schools.
- Aims to integrate school resources with neighborhood activities.
- Supports sustainable and equitable neighborhood growth.
Who is affected
- Students
- Families
- Local Businesses
- School Districts
- Neighborhood Residents
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Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Christopher Hendricks
Mary S. Keefe
Rodney M. Elliott
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Bill H.298 194th (Current)
An Act to promote school centered neighborhood development
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 298) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to school centered neighborhood developments. Community Development and Small Businesses.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Antonio F. D. Cabral Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.298
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/7/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, March 2, 2026 |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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