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MA H659

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Pease

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires implementation of computer-adaptive assessments to track individual student mastery of K-12 learning standards in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies annually

  • Mandates the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education establish regulations by July 1, 2023 to engage each student at their demonstrated achievement level and suitable pace

  • Requires the Board to develop or procure formative and computer-adaptive interim assessments by July 1, 2025, and expand the statewide student data system to include results

  • Defines "school age child" as students from minimum school age through age 21 who have not earned a high school diploma, or those age 19 and under who have graduated

  • Prohibits age-based discrimination in accessing advantages, privileges, and courses of study at public schools

Legislative Description

Relative to equity and inclusion in education

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

10/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

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