requiring schools to provide excused absences for certain religious instruction, defining released time courses, and permitting schools to adopt policies and provide credit for released time courses.
Sponsored By: Wayne D. MacDonald (Republican)
Introduced
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Wayne D. MacDonald
Republican • House
Cosponsors
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Actions Timeline
Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 3
2/12/2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 6 P. 4
2/4/2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/12/2026 10:30 am GP 232
2/4/2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/12/2026 10:30 am GP 232
1/8/2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 28
12/10/2025House
Bill Text
Introduced
12/10/2025
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