S 2581
An Act to promote student learning and mental health
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve student learning and mental health in Massachusetts. It seeks to address student well-being by potentially expanding access to support services and promoting a more conducive learning environment. The bill has undergone significant revisions in the House, incorporating amendments related to educational practices and student assistance programs.
Key provisions
- Potential expansion of student mental health support services.
- Promoting a distraction-free learning environment.
- Incorporation of House Amendment H5349 (originally striking out all after the enacting clause).
- Adoption of Consolidated Amendments A and B, which likely detail specific changes to educational practices and student support.
- Addressing student health insurance (referenced in similar bills).
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts
- Schools and educational institutions
- Parents and guardians of students
- School administrators and educators
Notable changes
- Significant amendments were proposed and adopted in the House, including the incorporation of House Amendment H5349.
- Multiple amendments were rejected during the House debate.
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Cosponsors
Andrea Joy Campbell
Barry R. Finegold
Brendan P. Crighton
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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Bill S.2581 194th (Current)
An Act to promote student learning and mental health
Senate, July 31, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2581) (being the text of Senate document numbered 2561, printed as amended)
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Displaying 18 actions for Bill S.2581
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | S2561, printed as amended |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #66 (Yeas 38 to Nays 2) |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting the text of H5349, and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting with the amendment pending |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means) |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Read third |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Amendment 7 rejected |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Amendment 15 rejected - 27 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 152 ) |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Consolidated amendment A adopted - 155 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 153 ) |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Consolidated amendment B pending |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Quorum Roll Call - 154 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 154 ) |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Consolidated amendment B adopted - 144 YEAS to 10 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 155 ) |
| 4/8/2026 | House | For the text of House amendments, see H5366 |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Passed to be engrossed - 129 YEAS to 25 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 156 ) |
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