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MA H713
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Sweezey
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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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