H 692
An Act local approval for charter schools
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Bill overview
This bill, H.692, seeks to require charter schools in Massachusetts to obtain approval from the local school committee or board of selectmen where they plan to operate. Currently, charter schools often operate with limited local input. The legislation aims to increase community involvement in the establishment of charter schools, ensuring that local communities have a voice in the creation and operation of these schools. It would establish a process for local approval, potentially addressing concerns about resource allocation and school district capacity.
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.692 194th (Current)
An Act local approval for charter schools
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to local approval for charter schools. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.692
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:20 PM in Gardner Auditorium Hearing updated to New End Time |
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