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MA H 717

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An Act establishing a special commission on special education funding

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 717 pass?

Not yet. MA H 717 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-09): Discharged to the committee on House Rules

What is MA H 717 about?

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 717) of Joshua Tarsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and Colleen M. Garry for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state funding of special education service. Education.

Who sponsors MA H 717?

Joshua Tarsky is the primary sponsor of MA H 717, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 717) of Joshua Tarsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and Colleen M. Garry for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state funding of special education service. Education.

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Latest action
2026-04-09 — Discharged to the committee on House Rules
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Sponsors

  • Joshua Tarskyprimary
  • Rebecca L. Rauschcosponsor
  • Colleen M. Garrycosponsor
  • Michelle L. Badgercosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-09

    Discharged to the committee on House Rules

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-03-23

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

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  3. 2026-02-17

    Reporting date extended to Friday, March 18, 2026

  4. 2025-11-18

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:25 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. 2025-11-10

    Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

  6. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Education

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H717

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