Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 743: An Act establishing a grant program to increase the presence of mental health counselors in schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 743 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a grant program to increase the presence of mental health counselors in schools. Primary sponsor: Marcus Vaughn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 743) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to establishing a grant program to increase the presence of mental health counselors in schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Vaughn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9th 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
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education