Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 259: An Act relative to educational support for children in foster care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 259 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to educational support for children in foster care. Primary sponsor: David LeBoeuf (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4599.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 259) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Russell E. Holmes relative to educational support for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David LeBoeuf | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4599
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities