H 620
An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth
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Bill overview
This bill aims to guarantee that incarcerated youth in Massachusetts have access to and receive appropriate educational opportunities. It seeks to strengthen the state’s commitment to providing these young people with the chance to continue their education while they are incarcerated. The legislation intends to ensure that incarcerated youth’s educational needs are met and that they have access to relevant and beneficial educational programs. Ultimately, the goal is to support rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Correction to develop and implement a plan to provide educational opportunities for incarcerated youth.
- Ensures that incarcerated youth have access to appropriate educational materials and resources.
- Mandates that incarcerated youth participate in educational programs that align with their individual needs and goals.
- Promotes collaboration between the Department of Correction and educational institutions to support incarcerated youth’s education.
- Addresses the specific needs of incarcerated youth with disabilities in accessing educational services.
- Requires regular evaluation of the effectiveness of educational programs for incarcerated youth.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated youth in Massachusetts
- The Department of Correction
- Educational institutions
- Students with disabilities
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Primary sponsor
Mary S. Keefe
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Bud L. Williams
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.620 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth
By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 620) of Mary S. Keefe and Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to educational rights for incarcerated youth. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Mary S. Keefe Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.620
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
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