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MA S453

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

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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