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S 2771

Education - Extension Order

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jason Lewis

Massachusetts Senate Education Committee is given until April 15, 2026 to finalize its final report on school climate and safety (Senate Document 324).

Adopted, as amended
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Bill Summary · S 2771

Summary: Bill S.2771 (Massachusetts) – Education Extension Order

Overview

  • Title: Education – Extension Order
  • Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
  • Session: 194th General Court
  • Filed by: Senator Lewis (co-sponsor: Jason Lewis)
  • Purpose (as filed): To grant the Senate Committee on Education additional time to complete its final report on a current Senate document related to school climate and safety.

What the bill does

  • Extension of time for committee report: The bill orders that, notwithstanding Joint Rule 10, the Senate Committee on Education be given an extension until April 15, 2026 to complete and file its final report on Senate Document 324, which concerns school climate and safety.

Why this extension is being requested

  • The extension is sought to allow the Education Committee more time to thoroughly study, discuss, and finalize recommendations or findings related to school climate and safety issues as identified in Senate Document 324.

Key provisions and changes

  • Extension deadline: The extension to April 15, 2026, for the Education Committee to report.
  • Subject of extension: The final report on Senate Document 324 (current Senate document number 324) addressing school climate and safety.

Who is affected

  • Massachusetts Senate Education Committee: The primary stakeholders who would prepare and submit the final report on school climate and safety.
  • Legislative process/General Court: The extension affects scheduling and timelines for consideration, potential legislative actions, and any ensuing discussions or votes on the report’s recommendations.
  • Public/educational stakeholders: Schools, students, teachers, parents, and administrators who may be the subjects of guidance, policy changes, or funding decisions recommended in the final report.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Filed: December 1, 2025.
  • Initial action: Referred to the Rules committee (two branches, acting concurrently) on December 4, 2025.
  • Extension granted (as amended): On April 15, 2026, the Education Committee is authorized to finalize its report.
  • Actions noted in the record:
    • April 15, 2026: Committee recommended adopting the extension.
    • April 15, 2026: Rules suspended.
    • April 15, 2026: Bill amended by Senator Lewis.
    • April 15, 2026: Adopted as amended.

Potential impact and considerations

  • The extension provides additional time to craft a comprehensive set of findings and policy recommendations on school climate and safety.
  • Depending on the final report, potential impacts could include proposed legislative measures, funding allocations, or administrative guidance related to school safety protocols, anti-bullying initiatives, discipline practices, mental health supports, and climate-related programs within Massachusetts schools.
  • The extension does not by itself enact new policies; it enables a more thorough legislative review and formal reporting process that could inform future bills or resolutions.

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

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