Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 632: An Act furthering enrollment preferences for high need students
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 632 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act furthering enrollment preferences for high need students. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5284.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to enrollment preferences for high need students at commonwealth charter schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Arriaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Hampden |
| Kate Lipper-Garabedian | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32nd Middlesex |
| Alice Peisch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Norfolk |
“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 H5284
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:20 PM in Gardner Auditorium Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education