Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 557
An Act expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Carol A. Doherty
Cosponsors (1)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 557) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to excused absences from school. Education.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Education