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MA H716

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Tarsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Schools must employ a minimum number of certified school adjustment counselors as determined by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Staffing requirements will be based on student enrollment, Title I status, and mitigating circumstances identified by the school committee
  • The department must provide funding for additional counselors to schools that lack sufficient funds to meet the requirements
  • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must promulgate implementing regulations by February 1, 2026
  • Requirements take effect August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relative to improving mental health in schools

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

7/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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