Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 12 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 2844 — An Act to place a moratorium on high stakes testing

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4632

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on the use of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or other mandated state assessments as a condition for high school graduation. Education.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4632

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/12/2017 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Education

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 2844 do?
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to impose a moratorium on the use of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or other mandated state assessments as a condition for high school graduation. Education.
Who sponsors H 2844?
H 2844 is sponsored by Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Christine P. Barber (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Josh S. Cutler, Michael S. Day (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Carolyn C. Dykema, James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), John F. Keenan (Democrat), Kay Khan, Barbara A. L'Italien, David M. Rogers (Democrat), John W. Scibak, Aaron Vega, Timothy R. Whelan, James M. Cantwell, Norman J. Orrall (Republican), and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 2844?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 2844?
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