H4671
An Act expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy
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Bill overview
This bill aims to expand access to the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy for more students. Currently, the seal is awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language. This legislation seeks to broaden eligibility criteria, allowing a greater number of students to earn this recognition for their bilingual skills. The bill is largely modeled after similar legislation, H.629.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for the Seal of Biliteracy.
- Replicates provisions from H.629.
- Allows for greater student access to the Seal of Biliteracy.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Language education programs in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is largely based on the provisions of H.629.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Jack Patrick Lewis
Priscila S. Sousa
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An Act expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy
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Bill Information
Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4671
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Pending new draft of H629 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | New draft of H629 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Read third |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed - 155 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 98 ) |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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