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House 523 - Petition of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to allow students in private or parochial schools to take the MCAS exam.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 02/13/08 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4530

Sponsor:

  • Elizabeth A. Poirier

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Education
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date Jun 5 pm at 1:00 in Room A-1
  • 02/13/08 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4530

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