H1899

Related to educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1899 mandates enhanced educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults aged 18-25.

Massachusetts H1899 amends Chapter 127 to require state prisons and county facilities to maximize educational programming for emerging adults aged 18-25. This includes ensuring access to at least four hours of daily programming, five days a week, with a focus on high school equivalency, college readiness, and workforce development. The bill mandates that at least one program leading to a high school equivalency certificate be available, along with specialized classes for all individuals in this age group.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 18, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order