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MA H713

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Sweezey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Students participating in Massachusetts 4-H activities must be credited as present by their school for up to 5 school days per year, treated the same as educational field trips
  • School committees must allow students to make up missed schoolwork and cannot penalize grades due to 4-H participation absences
  • Massachusetts 4-H agents must provide documentation of student participation upon request from school committees
  • Excused attendance does not apply during MCAS testing periods or if a student is suspended/expelled and would otherwise be barred from field trips
  • Effective date: 2025-2026 academic year

Legislative Description

Relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

9/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling8/7/2025
Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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