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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to exempt the town of Hancock from certain provisions of the school choice laws. Education. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill provides a specific exemption for the town of Hancock from certain provisions of the school choice laws in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill exempts Hancock's public schools from subsection (k) of section 12B of chapter 76 of the General Laws, which likely pertains to specific requirements or restrictions in the school choice program. However, the bill explicitly states that this exemption does not prevent Hancock's public schools from continuing to participate in the school choice program if they choose to do so. The legislation will take effect immediately upon its passage, meaning the exemption will be in place as soon as the bill is signed into law. The bill appears to be a local piece of legislation that provides flexibility for the town of Hancock in how it manages its participation in the school choice program, potentially allowing the town more autonomy in its educational policy.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H515 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H515.pdf |
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