S2561
An Act to promote student learning and mental health
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Bill overview
This bill, S.2561, aims to improve student learning and mental health in Massachusetts. It replaces an earlier version, S.2549, with amendments. The Senate Ways and Means Committee recommended the new draft, which includes several adopted amendments related to student support.
Key provisions
- The bill replaces Senate Bill S.2549 with an amended draft.
- Amendments were adopted during the Senate floor process.
- The bill focuses on promoting student learning and mental health.
- It was reported by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Students
- Schools
- Educational Institutions
- Families
Notable changes
- The bill substitutes a new draft for an earlier version (S.2549).
- Several amendments were adopted during the Senate's consideration process.
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Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Andrea Joy Campbell
Barry R. Finegold
Brendan P. Crighton
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill S.2561 194th (Current)
An Act to promote student learning and mental health
The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2549), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2561).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 15 actions for Bill S.2561
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Recommended new draft for S2549 |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Order relative to subject matter adopted |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Amendment #2 (Kennedy) rejected |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Amendment #3 (Dooner) rejected |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Amendment #5 (Velis) adopted |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Amendment #11 (Tarr) rejected |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Amendment #15 (Tarr) adopted |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Amendment #18 (Fattman) rejected |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Amendment #19 (Fattman) rejected |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Amendment #17 (Rodrigues) adopted |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Substituted, as amended, for S2549 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Reprinted, as amended, see S2581 |
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