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MA H598

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Higgins

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires physical and mental health education to be taught as mandatory subjects in all grades for all public school students in Massachusetts
  • Mental health education programs must address multiple dimensions of health, including the relationship between physical and mental health
  • Curriculum must aim to enhance student understanding, attitudes, and behaviors that promote health, well-being, and human dignity
  • Private schools seeking school committee approval must incorporate mental health education programs into their curriculum to meet the same standards as public schools
  • Amends Chapter 71, Section 3 and Chapter 76, Section 1 of Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Relative to the promotion of mental health education

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

10/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means10/2/2025
Education2/27/2025

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