Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 399: An Act to promote equity in school attendance requirements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 399 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote equity in school attendance requirements. Primary sponsor: Jason Lewis (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 22, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 399) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote equity in school attendance requirements. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education