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H 4646·MA·house

An Act enhancing child welfare protections

Passed One ChamberFiled Oct 22, 2025
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Committee of conference appointed (Comerford-Kennedy-O'Connor), in concurrence

Jul 2, 2026

Summary

The bill adds an Education Unit to the Department of Children and Families, appoints an Education Director and specialists, and requires regular monitoring of school progress for children in state care. It also imposes new commissioner duties such as photo ID requirements, grant acceptance, coordination with Medicaid and mental‑health services, and licensing and training standards for social workers. These changes aim to improve educational stability and overall protection for children under state custody.

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