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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relativerelative to the barriers to high school graduation. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require school attendance up to the age of 18 or until high school graduation, whichever comes first. It amends existing laws to raise the mandatory school attendance age and establishes a commission to study barriers to high school graduation, with the goal of identifying students at risk of dropping out and implementing evidence-based services to help them complete their education. The bill also specifies that no student over the age of 16 shall face criminal penalties for failing to attend school during the mandatory attendance period.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Ruth Balser (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4678 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2015 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2015.pdf |
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