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MA S355

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Fattman

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the fee that teachers and school personnel applicants must pay for fingerprint-based criminal background checks
  • Shifts the full cost of operating and administering the fingerprint-based criminal background check system to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Amends Section 38R of Chapter 71 of the General Laws by replacing the existing final paragraph with new cost-coverage language
  • Filed on January 17, 2025 by Senator Ryan C. Fattman (Worcester and Hampden) with co-sponsor Senator Bruce E. Tarr (First Essex and Middlesex)

Legislative Description

Reducing costs for teachers and school personnel

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2792

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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