S 2585
An Act establishing compliance with federal education reporting requirements for out of home placement students
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 Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires Massachusetts to comply with federal education reporting requirements specifically for students placed in out-of-home care, such as foster care or group homes. It aims to ensure that federal agencies have accurate and up-to-date information about these students' educational progress and needs. The legislation seeks to improve data collection and reporting related to the educational outcomes of children experiencing out-of-home placement. This will help support these students’ continued learning and development.
Key provisions
- Requires Massachusetts to report data on out-of-home placement students to federal education agencies.
- Ensures data collection includes information on student academic performance, attendance, and special education services.
- Addresses reporting requirements for students in foster care, group homes, and other out-of-home placements.
- Supports federal efforts to monitor and improve educational outcomes for vulnerable student populations.
- Mandates the creation of a system for tracking and reporting relevant student data.
- Aligns Massachusetts’ reporting practices with federal guidelines.
- Focuses on improving the educational support available to students in out-of-home care.
Who is affected
- Students placed in out-of-home care (foster care, group homes, etc.)
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Federal education agencies
- Child welfare agencies
- Families involved in out-of-home care arrangements
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
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 S.2585 194th (Current)
An Act establishing compliance with federal education reporting requirements for out of home placement students
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2585) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish compliance with federal education reporting requirements for out of home placement students. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore
Tabs
Bill History Petitioners Primary Sponsor Summary
Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.2585
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/10/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 7/14/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 7/14/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 8/11/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/31/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2659 |
Similar Bills
H.2423 194th (Current)
An Act relative to pupil dental health
H.2048 194th (Current)
An Act decriminalizing non-violent and verbal student misconduct
H.660 194th (Current)
An Act concerning equitable state summative assessments of students
H.661 194th (Current)
An Act relative to equitable accelerated learning opportunities for public school students
H.508 194th (Current)
An Act to prevent concussion and head injury
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.