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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Hearing DetailsJoint Committee on Education

Item Name Start Time Duration Webcast
Joint Committee on Education Hearing - 9/12/17 pt. 1 of 2 9/12/2017 10:00 AM 02:01:00
Joint Committee on Education Hearing - 9/12/17 pt. 2 of 2 9/12/2017 10:00 AM 01:44:00
Joint Committee on Education Hearing - 9/12/17 pt. 2 of 2 9/12/2017 10:00 AM 01:44:00
Bill Bill Title Sponsor
S.226  An Act supporting the local determination of educational competency and multiple forms of academic assessment Cynthia Stone Creem
S.267  An Act relative to student assessment data Patricia D. Jehlen
S.293  An Act relative to Massachusetts high school diplomas Barbara A. L'Italien
S.301  An Act relative to standardized tests Kathleen O'Connor Ives
H.228  An Act relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the MCAS examination James M. Cantwell
H.260  An Act to eliminate the use of the MCAS for high school graduation Carlos González
H.281  An Act relative to Massachusetts high school diplomas Mary S. Keefe
H.303  An Act relative to informational technology upgrade reimbursements for next-generation MCAS compliance Keiko M. Orrall
H.2014  An Act to reduce barriers to education and career opportunities Antonio F. D. Cabral
H.2844  An Act to place a moratorium on high stakes testing Marjorie C. Decker
H.2860  An Act clarifying parental rights in the administration of standardized tests Elizabeth A. Malia
H.2861  An Act requiring school districts, with the assistance of the department of elementary and secondary education, to disclose information about required assessments Elizabeth A. Malia
Bill Bill Title Sponsor
S.243  An Act relative to background checks of persons providing direct services to children in a school setting or program Sal N. DiDomenico
S.308  An Act strengthening and investing in our educators, students, and communities Michael F. Rush
S.330  An Act relative to strengthening background checks Walter F. Timilty
H.234  An Act relative to student impact rating Marjorie C. Decker
H.296  An Act relative to certain teacher fees Paul McMurtry
H.301  An Act relative to special education training Mathew Muratore
H.324  An Act relative to the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Steven Ultrino
H.2033  An Act relative to the composition of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Sean Garballey
H.2034  An Act relative to standards for highly qualified teachers in institutional settings Sean Garballey
H.2850  An Act relating to national fingerprint checks for school employees Sean Garballey
H.2873  An Act relative to improving teacher preparation and certification Alice Hanlon Peisch
Bill Bill Title Sponsor
S.271  An Act establishing an educational mandate working group Patricia D. Jehlen
S.299  An Act related to unfunded mandates on public schools Kathleen O'Connor Ives
S.306  An Act to reduce paperwork within the department of elementary and secondary education Richard J. Ross
S.317  An Act increasing accountability of DESE contracts Bruce E. Tarr
S.321  An Act establishing an educational mandate working group Bruce E. Tarr
S.323  An Act relative to student achievement Bruce E. Tarr
H.233  An Act to promote collaboration at Level 4/5 Schools Marjorie C. Decker
H.236  An Act promoting school services Marjorie C. Decker
H.242  An Act imposing a moratorium on new mandated education programs and expenses James J. Dwyer
H.243  An Act establishing an educational mandate working group James J. Dwyer
H.272  An Act relative to the school turnaround process Kevin G. Honan
H.287  An Act establishing an educational mandate task force Robert M. Koczera
H.293  An Act updating Section 52 of Chapter 71 Paul W. Mark
H.2027  An Act relative to student achievement James J. Dwyer
H.2041  An Act relative to an educational unfunded mandate task force Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
H.2851  An Act concerning unfunded education mandates Sean Garballey
H.2875  An Act establishing an educational mandate task force Alice Hanlon Peisch