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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition of David F. DeCoste that local public schools and school committees be authorized to reject any and all guidance and directives from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to grant local public school jurisdictions and school committees broad authority to reject guidance and directives from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) without facing potential consequences. Specifically, the legislation would allow school committees to reject DESE directives either in whole or in part, and protect them from potential repercussions such as losing professional licensure, facing criminal referrals, or having state education funding withheld. The bill explicitly states that the primary power to establish policy and procedures in local school districts should rest with school committee members, parents, and citizens who elect those committee members. By providing this level of local autonomy, the bill aims to give local school districts more control over their educational policies and reduce the direct influence of state-level educational mandates.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on Education Hearing (11:00:00 11/12/2025 Gardner Auditorium) (on 11/12/2025)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H552 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H552.pdf |
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