Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 694: An Act to preserve local control of Chapter 74 admissions policies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 694 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to preserve local control of Chapter 74 admissions policies. Primary sponsor: Adam Scanlon (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 694) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to admissions policies for vocational schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Scanlon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education