S 2609
An Act to promote social-emotional learning
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Bill overview
This bill aims to promote social-emotional learning (SEL) in Massachusetts schools. It seeks to expand access to mental health supports for students and integrate SEL practices into the curriculum. The bill builds upon previous efforts to enhance mental health services and foster students’ emotional well-being. It is currently under review by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop guidelines for implementing social-emotional learning programs.
- Expands access to mental health supports for students in K-12 schools.
- Supports professional development for educators on social-emotional learning.
- Encourages collaboration between schools, families, and community organizations to support student well-being.
- Promotes the integration of SEL into existing curriculum areas.
- Requires the Department to track and report on the implementation and effectiveness of SEL initiatives.
Who is affected
- Students in K-12 schools
- School administrators
- Educators
- Families
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Notable changes
- Builds on previous legislation related to social-emotional learning and mental health support.
- Focuses on developing guidelines and promoting integration across the education system.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Cynthia Stone Creem
Rebecca L. Rausch
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Bill S.2609 194th (Current)
An Act to promote social-emotional learning
Senate, September 22, 2025 The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to promote social-emotional learning; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 441) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2609).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2609
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/22/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 9/22/2025 | Senate | New draft of S316 and S441 |
| 9/22/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/20/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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