An Act protecting Commonwealth students’ fundamental right to an education
By Mr. Kearney of Scituate, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Nika C. Elugardo that internet service providers make broadband and data services available free-of-charge for all students. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Patrick Joseph Kearney
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to ensure the students of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have a constitutional right to an education which has been endangered by COVID-19, and whereas the state has an obligation to protect this fundamental freedom at all times but particularly during a state of emergency, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, safety, health and convenience.
Docket History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2020 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 4/15/2020 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies |
| 1/5/2021 | Senate | No further action taken |
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