S2557
An Act relative to affirming and maintaining equal access to public education for all children
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure all children have equal access to public education, with a particular focus on supporting English learners. It seeks to affirm and maintain existing efforts to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. It is related to other education-focused legislation currently being debated.
Key provisions
- Supports English learner education.
- Aims to maintain equal access to public education.
- Referenced to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means for review.
- Related to other education bills (S.436, H.741, H.680, H.552, H.539).
Who is affected
- English learners
- Students in public schools
- Parents of students
- School districts
- The Committee on Education
Notable changes
- The bill is a response to a petition and related legislation (S.436).
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
James B. Eldridge
Jason M. Lewis
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.2557 194th (Current)
An Act relative to affirming and maintaining equal access to public education for all children
Senate, July 17, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2557).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2557
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | New draft of S436 |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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