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MA S453
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits schools from punishing students for absences due to observance of meaningfully held religious beliefs
- Amends Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that overrides existing attendance requirements in section 31A
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
- Filed by Senator Bruce E. Tarr (First Essex and Middlesex) on January 9, 2025
- Referred to the Education committee
Legislative Description
Relative to student absences based on religiously held beliefs
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2792
12/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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