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SD 1073

An Act relative to access for after school and out-of-school time programs

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brendan Crighton

Massachusetts bill seeks to improve access to after-school and out-of-school programs to support student development and working families.

House concurred
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Bill Summary · SD 1073

Legislative bill overview

SD 1073 aims to improve access to after-school and out-of-school time programs in Massachusetts. The bill was referred to the Education Committee in February 2025 and has received House concurrence, indicating it has advanced through initial procedural steps.

Why is this important

After-school and out-of-school programs serve critical functions by providing childcare, academic support, and enrichment activities that help working families and support student development. Expanding access to these programs can reduce educational inequities, improve student outcomes, and address childcare gaps—particularly for low-income families who rely on affordable options.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: How the state will finance expanded program access—whether through new appropriations, reallocation of existing education funds, or partnerships with municipalities and private providers
  • Definition of "access": Whether the bill mandates universal availability, targets specific populations, or simply increases capacity, and how success will be measured
  • Implementation responsibility: Whether municipalities, schools, or a state agency will lead program expansion, and what new administrative burden or costs this creates for local entities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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