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Introduced
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
In Committee
04/24/2023
04/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to requiring school attendance up to age 18 or until graduation. Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to require school attendance up to age 18 or until graduation, whichever comes first. It also establishes a special commission to study barriers to high school graduation and make recommendations on identifying at-risk students and implementing services and programs to ensure all students can graduate. The bill stipulates that no student over the age of 16 shall face criminal penalties for failing to attend school through the mandatory attendance age. The key provisions of the bill are set to become operative on August 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Tony Cabral (D)*,
Michelle DuBois (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4584 (on 05/28/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3811 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3811.pdf |
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