H 596
An Act to ensure that all students are prepared for future success
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to better prepare high school students for their future by aligning high school course offerings with the requirements of both college and the workforce. It seeks to ensure that students gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in higher education and various careers. The legislation intends to update and modernize the curriculum to meet the evolving demands of the job market and higher education institutions. The goal is to provide students with a more relevant and effective education.
Key provisions
- Align high school course offerings with college and workforce expectations.
- Modernize the high school curriculum.
- Prepare students for higher education and career pathways.
- Address evolving skills needed in the workforce.
Who is affected
- High school students
- High school educators
- School districts
- College and university admissions
- Workforce development organizations
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsors
Brian W. Murray
Christopher Richard Flanagan
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill H.596 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure that all students are prepared for future success
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 596) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to align high school courses with college and workforce expectations. Education.
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: James K. Hawkins Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
Tabs
Bill History Petitioners
Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.596
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
Similar Bills
S.426 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure that all students are prepared for future success
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.