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MA S2030

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Chapter 78B in Massachusetts General Laws establishing a Literacy Tax Credit (LTC) program to address both complete illiteracy and functional illiteracy

  • Establishes a Literacy Training Lesson Program (LTLP) where individuals seeking literacy are tested and paired with registered "Literacy Sponsors" through accredited schools and organizations designated by the Massachusetts Department of Education

  • Awards tax credits of $750 to $2,200 to Literacy Sponsors who successfully help individuals achieve literacy, with amounts adjustable based on Consumer Price Index inflation

  • Requires individuals achieving literacy through the program to receive a Literacy Certificate (LC) as recognition of completion

  • Mandates the Massachusetts Department of Education to establish standards for approving Literacy Sponsors and qualifying organizations, and requires detailed public reporting on program results for ongoing evaluation

Legislative Description

For a literacy tax credit

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

9/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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