Bill Commons

MA S 398

in committee

An Act to promote student college and career success and civic engagement

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

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Did MA S 398 pass?

Not yet. MA S 398 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-30): Accompanied a study order, see S3238

What is MA S 398 about?

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to programs of study for high school students and graduation requirements. Education.

Who sponsors MA S 398?

Jason M. Lewis is the primary sponsor of MA S 398, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Description

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to programs of study for high school students and graduation requirements. Education.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-07-30 — Accompanied a study order, see S3238
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Jason M. Lewisprimary
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor
  • Rebecca L. Rauschcosponsor
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-07-30

    Accompanied a study order, see S3238

  2. 2026-07-02

    Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

  3. 2025-10-29

    Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  4. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Education

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S398

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