Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 376: An Act addressing school exclusion policies to remedy disparities in students' educational achievement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 376 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act addressing school exclusion policies to remedy disparities in students' educational achievement. Primary sponsor: Pat Jehlen (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S2955.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 376) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to promote the education success of court involved children. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jehlen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“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 S2955
- Discharged from committee and recommitted to the committee on Education
- Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2952
- Reporting date extended to Monday February 2, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education