H 8
An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to establish an electronic ‘backpack’ system to securely store and manage the educational records of foster children in Massachusetts. The goal was to improve coordination between schools, foster care agencies, and other relevant organizations, ensuring these children have consistent access to their academic history. The bill was based on recommendations from the State Auditor and sought to address challenges in tracking a foster child’s educational progress. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Auditor of the Commonwealth
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Bill H.8 194th (Current)
An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records
So much of the recommendations of the State Auditor (House, No. 3) as relates to creating an electronic backpack for foster children (House, No. 8). Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Sponsor: Auditor of the Commonwealth
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.8
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4918 |
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