HB 1490 — requiring scholarship organizations to provide written notice to parents explaining the parents' requirement to provide written notice upon termination of a home education program.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 19
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Summary
requiring scholarship organizations to provide written notice to parents explaining the parents' requirement to provide written notice upon termination of a home education program.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 19
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/02/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 12
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Executive Session: 03/02/2026 09:30 am GP 232
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Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:00 am GP 232
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 22
Sponsors
- Michael Granger · Cosponsor
- Claudine Burnham · Cosponsor
- Kristin Noble · Cosponsor
- Katy Peternel · Primary
- Margaret Drye · Cosponsor
- Erica Layon · Cosponsor
- James Thibault · Cosponsor
- Cindy Bennett · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 407 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Katy Peternel Republican
Co-sponsors (7)
- Michael Granger Republican
- Claudine Burnham Republican
- Kristin Noble Republican
- Margaret Drye Republican
- Erica Layon Republican
- James Thibault Republican
- Cindy Bennett Republican
Not signed on (407)
407 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1490 do?
- requiring scholarship organizations to provide written notice to parents explaining the parents' requirement to provide written notice upon termination of a home education program.
- Who sponsors HB 1490?
- HB 1490 is sponsored by Michael Granger (Republican), Claudine Burnham (Republican), Kristin Noble (Republican), Katy Peternel (Republican), Margaret Drye (Republican), Erica Layon (Republican), James Thibault (Republican), and Cindy Bennett (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 1490?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1490?
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