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MA H629

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jack Lewis

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1Q of Chapter 69 of the General Laws to expand pathways for students to earn the state seal of biliteracy
  • Allows the Board of Education to establish alternative assessments beyond the current Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) for demonstrating English proficiency
  • Targets students who have attained a high level of proficiency in English, providing more flexible options to qualify for the biliteracy seal
  • Filed by Representative Jack Patrick Lewis (7th Middlesex) on January 15, 2025, with co-sponsor Carmine Lawrence Gentile (13th Middlesex)

Legislative Description

Expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy

Last Action

New draft substituted, see H4671

10/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling10/29/2025
Ways and Means8/7/2025
Education2/27/2025

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