Fostering Connections Resource Center

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Enacted Education Legislation in Massachusetts

There is no enacted Education legislation for Massachusetts.


Pending Education Legislation in Massachusetts

Educational Stability for Foster Children

Bill: SB 41; Status: Pending

Summary: Promotes educational stability for foster children. States the commissioner of the department of children and families, in consultation with office of the child advocate and the secretary of education, shall develop a statewide plan for the educational stability of children placed in foster care.

Sponsored by Senator Galluccio


Educational Stability for Foster Children

Bill: SB 41; Status: Pending-Carryover

Summary: Promotes educational stability for foster children. States the commissioner of the department of children and families, in consultation with office of the child advocate and the secretary of education, shall develop a statewide plan for the educational stability of children placed in foster care.

Sponsored by Senator Galluccio