H 617
An Act establishing an educational mandate task force
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This bill creates a task force to examine the existing state mandates placed on public schools and school districts in Massachusetts. The task force will include members of the General Court and will investigate the impact of these mandates on education. The goal is to assess whether these mandates are effective, efficient, and equitable, and to potentially recommend changes or reductions. Ultimately, the task force’s work aims to provide recommendations for streamlining and improving the educational system.
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Bill H.617 194th (Current)
An Act establishing an educational mandate task force
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 617) of Hannah Kane, Colleen M. Garry and Bradley H. Jones, Jr., for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. Education.
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Presenter: Hannah Kane Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.617
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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