H646

Relative to neurodiversity education

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H646 amends education law to create a commission on neurodiversity education.

Massachusetts H646 amends Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2021 by adding a section that establishes a commission to study and recommend on neurodiversity education in public schools. The commission will consist of nine members, including representatives from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Department of Early Education and Care, and the Massachusetts Teachers Association. The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the governor and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate within four months of the act's effective date.

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Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

History

Mar 23

House

Accompanied a new draft, see H5285

Feb 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, March 18, 2026

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:25 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time