H 522
An Act relative to compulsory full-day kindergarten
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish compulsory full-day kindergarten for all children in Massachusetts. Currently, kindergarten availability varies across the state, and this legislation aims to ensure that all students have access to a full-day program. The bill would require school districts to offer full-day kindergarten options, potentially leading to increased investment in early childhood education resources. It builds upon previous attempts to implement full-day kindergarten statewide.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts to offer full-day kindergarten.
- Establishes a framework for districts to implement full-day kindergarten programs.
- Supports increased funding for early childhood education.
- Aims to improve educational outcomes for young children.
- Addresses disparities in kindergarten access across the state.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Parents of young children
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
- Early childhood educators
Notable changes
- Expands access to kindergarten to a full-day schedule.
- Creates a statewide standard for kindergarten availability.
- May necessitate adjustments to school district budgets and staffing.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.522 194th (Current)
An Act relative to compulsory full-day kindergarten
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 522) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to compulsory full-day kindergarten. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Antonio F. D. Cabral Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.522
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
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