Massachusetts S374: An Act empowering students and schools to thrive

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Chapter 69 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out sections 1J and 1K and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 1J. (a) The commissioner of elementary and secondary education shall identify schools for comprehensive support and improvement using a formula developed by the department that complies with the criteria and processes in federal education law; provided that, under this formula, student growth shall be given at least as much weight as student achievement, and provided further that no more than five per cent of all schools statewide shall be designated as comprehensive support and improvement schools at one time. (b) Within 30 days of a school being designated as in need of comprehensive support and improvement, the superintendent of the district shall convene a local stakeholder group of not more than 11 individuals to develop a support and improvement plan for the school. The district should strive to have the group membership represent the racial-ethnic and language diversity of the school. The group shall include: (1) the superintendent, or a designee; (2) a representative from the school committee selected by a majority of school committee members; (3) the president of the local teachers union, or a designee; (4) an administrator from the school, who may be the principal, chosen by the superintendent; (5) …

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Sponsors

• Adam Gómez (D, Hampden) · primary sponsor
• Michael Brady (D, Second Plymouth and Norfolk)
• Lydia Edwards (D, Third Suffolk)
• Liz Miranda (D)
• Michael Rush (D, Norfolk and Suffolk)
• Salvatore DiDomenico (D, Middlesex and Suffolk)
• Nick Collins (D, First Suffolk)
• Lisa Field (D, 3rd Bristol)
• Vanna Howard (D, 17th Middlesex)
• Rebecca Rausch (D, Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
• Patrick O'Connor (R, First Plymouth and Norfolk)

Latest actions

1. July 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see S3238
2. July 2, 2026: Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
3. October 29, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
4. February 27, 2025: House concurred
5. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Education

Common questions

What is S374?

S374 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act empowering students and schools to thrive.

What is the status of S374?

Failed as of July 30, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see S3238 (July 30, 2026).

Who sponsored S374?

Adam Gómez (D, Hampden), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S374?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S374