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MA S420
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick O'Connor
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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, treated the same as educational field trips
- School committees must allow students to make up missed work and cannot penalize grades for attendance or participation missed due to 4-H activities
- Massachusetts 4-H agents are required to provide documentation of student participation upon request from school committees
- Attendance credits do not apply during MCAS testing periods or if a student is suspended/expelled and would otherwise be barred from field trips
- Takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year
Legislative Description
Relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
7/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules7/24/2025
Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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