Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

H 555 — An Act relative to school counselors

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H5073

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

The bill authorizes a pilot program for school counselors overseen by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

This bill allows the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to implement a pilot program for school counselors in select municipalities. The specifics of the program are not detailed as the bill text is not available.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may affect families in selected municipalities who rely on school counseling services.

Summary

By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Daniel Cahill that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to oversee a school counselors pilot program in certain municipalities. Education.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5073

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/18/2021 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 555 do?
By Mr. Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Daniel Cahill that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to oversee a school counselors pilot program in certain municipalities. Education.
Who sponsors H 555?
H 555 is sponsored by Daniel Cahill (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 555?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 555?
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