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SD 14

Recovery High Schools FY23 Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts orders FY23 report on recovery high schools' outcomes, funding, and operations to assess substance abuse intervention program effectiveness.

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Bill Summary · SD 14

Legislative bill overview

SD 14 requires a fiscal year 2023 report on recovery high schools in Massachusetts, which are educational institutions designed to support students in recovery from substance use disorders. The bill mandates documentation of program outcomes, funding mechanisms, and operational data from these specialized schools.

Why is this important

Recovery high schools represent a targeted intervention for adolescents struggling with addiction, combining academic instruction with recovery support services. Understanding their effectiveness and resource allocation informs policy decisions about expanding or modifying these programs and addresses a growing public health need among school-age youth.

Potential points of contention

  • Data collection burden: Schools may face administrative costs and complexity in compiling comprehensive FY23 data on student outcomes and program metrics
  • Program evaluation standards: Disagreement over which metrics best measure success (graduation rates, sobriety outcomes, college enrollment, employment) could influence policy recommendations
  • Funding implications: A positive report could trigger requests for increased state funding, while a critical report might face pushback from schools defending their effectiveness with limited resources

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

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