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

HD 4897 — An Act relative to school committee oversight

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education

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    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 14, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill addresses school committee oversight of courses related to sexually transmitted infections.

This bill focuses on how school committees oversee educational content regarding sexually transmitted infections. Specific requirements and details are not available as the bill text is not accessible.

Summary

By Mr. Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McAuliffe relative to school committee oversight of courses of study including courses concerning sexually transmitted infections. Education.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Paul McAuliffe

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4897 do?
By Mr. Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McAuliffe relative to school committee oversight of courses of study including courses concerning sexually transmitted infections. Education.
Who sponsors HD 4897?
HD 4897 is sponsored by William C. Galvin (Democrat) and Paul McAuliffe.
What is the current status of HD 4897?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 14, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HD 4897?
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