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H8531Introduced in the House

Authorizes school committees to deny or defer approval of a homeschooling proposed plan in certain circumstances.

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by William O'Brien, District 54

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE - Authorizes school committees to deny or defer approval of a homeschooling proposed plan in certain circumstances.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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