H 552
An Act parental rights legislation
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Bill overview
This bill would grant local public schools and school committees the authority to reject guidance and directives issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. It aims to give local educators and school officials more autonomy in making decisions about their schools. The bill is based on a petition requesting this change in policy. This legislation shifts decision-making power from the state level to local districts.
Key provisions
- Local school committees can refuse guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- This authority applies to all guidance and directives.
- The bill is based on a petition for greater local control.
- It empowers local school officials to make decisions independently.
Who is affected
- Local public schools
- School committees
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Parents and students in Massachusetts public schools
Notable changes
- Shifts decision-making authority from the state to local districts.
- Provides local schools with the ability to disregard state-level guidance.
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsor
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.552 194th (Current)
An Act parental rights legislation
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 552) of David F. DeCoste that local public schools and school committees be authorized to reject any and all guidance and directives from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: David F. DeCoste Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.552
| 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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