Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H 704 — An Act regarding school choice

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H5101

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 24, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 704) of Todd M. Smola for legislation to require students to provide reasons for choosing to attend a school outside of his or her resident district. Education.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5101

  2. Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2021 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

Sponsors

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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

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 704 do?
By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 704) of Todd M. Smola for legislation to require students to provide reasons for choosing to attend a school outside of his or her resident district. Education.
Who sponsors H 704?
H 704 is sponsored by Todd M. Smola (Republican).
What is the current status of H 704?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 24, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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