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MA H695

MA H695
Relative to fees for student organizations


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to fees for certain student organizations at public schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws to prohibit requiring students to pay fees for participating in certain types of school organizations and student activities. Specifically, the bill prevents charging fees for groups with purposes such as political engagement, faith-based activities, charitable work, promoting mental or physical health awareness, student leadership roles (like student council or class officer positions), activities addressing discrimination or racism, anti-bullying efforts, and other activities that a school committee determines provide a social benefit. The legislation aims to ensure that students can freely participate in these organizations without financial barriers, potentially increasing student engagement and access to important extracurricular activities that contribute to personal growth, community involvement, and social awareness. By removing fee requirements, the bill seeks to make school organizations more inclusive and accessible to all students, regardless of their economic background.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Joint Committee on Education Hearing (13:00:00 5/6/2025 B-2) (on 05/06/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H695
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H695.pdf
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