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MA H550

Relative to dropout prevention and re-engagement


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to school dropout prevention and re-engagement. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve dropout prevention and re-engagement in Massachusetts. It proposes to amend state law to establish mandatory attendance guidelines for kindergarten, allow exemptions for advanced students to start first grade early, and ensure students who reach the maximum age of attendance are not required to withdraw during the academic year. The bill also creates a 3-year pilot program that provides competitive grants to public high schools with high dropout rates. The program will fund alternative education, success mentors, dropout outreach and re-engagement, and support for expectant and parenting students. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will oversee the pilot program, evaluate its progress, and submit annual reports to the legislature.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (39)

Brian Ashe (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Carolyn Dykema (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Carole Fiola (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Carlos González (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Stephen Hay (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Randy Hunt (R),  Louis Kafka (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  James Kelcourse (R),  Kay Khan (D),  David Linsky (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Matt Muratore (R),  Shaunna O'Connell (R),  Alice Peisch (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  José Tosado (D),  Chynah Tyler (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Dave Vieira (R),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Timothy Whelan (R),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)

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