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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.461 194th (Current)

An Act to protect children's learning, focus, and emotional health during school hours

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 461) of John C. Velis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit access to personal electronic devices and social media in public schools. Education.

Bill Information

Presenter:
John C. Velis
Special Attachments:
Committee - Senate votes

Bill History

Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.461
Branch Action
2/27/2025 Senate Referred to the committee on Education
2/27/2025 House House concurred
6/6/2025 Joint Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
7/10/2025 Senate Accompanied a new draft, see S2549

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