S 449
An Act relative to educator license accountability
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Bill overview
This bill, S.449, aimed to establish a system for greater accountability regarding educator licenses in Massachusetts. Specifically, it proposed creating a process for investigating and addressing concerns about educator misconduct, potentially including suspension or revocation of licenses. The bill also sought to improve transparency around educator disciplinary actions. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsor
Kevin Wood
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Bill S.449 194th (Current)
An Act relative to educator license accountability
By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 449) of Kevin Wood, for legislation relative to educator license accountability. Education.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.449
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2792 |
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